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A solution of the quantum time of arrival problem via mathematical probability theory

URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2508.11368v1
Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:02:52 GMT
Title: A solution of the quantum time of arrival problem via mathematical probability theory
Authors: Maik Reddiger,
Abstract summary: Time of arrival refers to the time a particle takes after emission to impinge upon a suitably idealized detector surface.<n>No generally accepted solution exists so far for the corresponding probability distribution of arrival times.<n>We construct the ideal detector model via mathematical probability theory.
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Abstract: Time of arrival refers to the time a particle takes after emission to impinge upon a suitably idealized detector surface. Within quantum theory, no generally accepted solution exists so far for the corresponding probability distribution of arrival times. In this work we derive a general solution for a single body without spin impacting on a so called ideal detector in the absence of any other forces or obstacles. A solution of the so called screen problem for this case is also given. We construct the ideal detector model via mathematical probability theory, which in turn suggests an adaption of the Madelung equations in this instance. This detector model assures that the probability flux through the detector surface is always positive, so that the corresponding distributions can be derived via an approach originally suggested by Daumer, D\"urr, Goldstein, and Zangh\`i. The resulting dynamical model is, strictly speaking, not compatible with quantum mechanics, yet it is well-described within geometric quantum theory. Geometric quantum theory is a novel adaption of quantum mechanics, which makes the latter consistent with mathematical probability theory. Implications to the general theory of measurement and avenues for future research are also provided. Future mathematical work should focus on finding an appropriate distributional formulation of the evolution equations and studying the well-posedness of the corresponding Cauchy problem.

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