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We discuss coherent oscillations in the quantum potential view of quantum mechanics, giving examples for both a superposition of “position” states, and a superposition of “momentum” states.
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Spiller, T.P., Clark, T.D., Prance, R.J. et al. Coherent quantum oscillation trajectories. Found Phys Lett 4, 19–35 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00666414
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