On the Generalized Continuity Equation

A generalized continuity equation extending the ordinary continuity equation is found using quanternions to show it is compatible with Dirac, Schrǒdinger, Klein-Gordon and diffusion equations. This generalized equation is Lorentz invariant. The transport properties of electrons are found to be gover...

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Published inChinese physics letters Vol. 27; no. 8; pp. 117 - 120
Main Authors Arbab, Arbab I, Widatallah, Hisham. M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published IOP Publishing 01.08.2010
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ISSN0256-307X
1741-3540
DOI10.1088/0256-307X/27/8/084703

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Summary:A generalized continuity equation extending the ordinary continuity equation is found using quanternions to show it is compatible with Dirac, Schrǒdinger, Klein-Gordon and diffusion equations. This generalized equation is Lorentz invariant. The transport properties of electrons are found to be governed by the Schr6dinger-like equation and not by the diffusion equation.
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ISSN:0256-307X
1741-3540
DOI:10.1088/0256-307X/27/8/084703