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Better Quantum Mechanics ? Thoughts on a New Definition of Momentum That Makes Physics Simpler and More Consistent

Version 1 : Received: 2 January 2019 / Approved: 4 January 2019 / Online: 4 January 2019 (14:15:30 CET)
Version 2 : Received: 13 January 2019 / Approved: 14 January 2019 / Online: 14 January 2019 (12:26:06 CET)

How to cite: Haug, E. Better Quantum Mechanics ? Thoughts on a New Definition of Momentum That Makes Physics Simpler and More Consistent. Preprints 2019, 2019010042. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201901.0042.v2 Haug, E. Better Quantum Mechanics ? Thoughts on a New Definition of Momentum That Makes Physics Simpler and More Consistent. Preprints 2019, 2019010042. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201901.0042.v2

Abstract

We suggest that momentum should be rede ned in order to help make physics more consistent and more logical. In this paper, we propose that there is a rest-mass momentum, a kinetic momentum, and a total momentum. This leads directly to a simpler relativistic energy momentum relation. As we point out, it is the Compton wavelength that is the true wavelength for matter; the de Broglie wavelength is mostly a mathematical artifact. This observation also leads us to a new relativistic wave equation and a new and likely better QM. Better in terms of being much more consistent and simpler to understand from a logical perspective.

Keywords

momentum, kinetic momentum, rest-mass momentum, de Broglie wave, Compton wave, relativistic energy momentum relation, relativistic wave equation

Subject

Physical Sciences, Quantum Science and Technology

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