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On the uncertainty relation for angle variables

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Il Nuovo Cimento (1955-1965)

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The uncertainty relation between the orbital angular momentum componentL z and the corresponding angleϕ is discussed. The uncertainty for an angle variable is defined. The formula ΔL z ·Δϕ⩾1/2ħ, which is sometimes quoted, is shown to be incorrect, and an alternative relation, in full accord with the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, is derived.

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Si discute la relazione di indeterminazione fra la componenteL z del momento angolare orbitale ed il corrispondente angoloϕ. Si definisce l’indeterminazione di una variabile angolare. Si dimostra che la formula ΔL z ·Δϕ⩾1/2ħ, che viene talvolta citata, è inesatta e si deduce un’altra relazione, che concorda pienamente col principio di indeterminazione di Heisenberg.

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Judge, D. On the uncertainty relation for angle variables. Nuovo Cim 31, 332–340 (1964). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02733639

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