Significance of Electromagnetic Potentials in the Quantum Theory

Yakir Aharonov; David Böhm · Physical Review · 1959

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Yakir Aharonov; David Böhm

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Physical Review

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1959

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English

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In this paper, we discuss some interesting properties of the electromagnetic potentials in the quantum domain. We shall show that, contrary to the conclusions of classical mechanics, there exist effects of potentials on charged particles, even in the region where all the fields (and therefore the forces on the particles) vanish. We shall then discuss possible experiments to test these conclusions; and, finally, we shall suggest further possible developments in the interpretation of the potentials.

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Aharonov, Y. & Böhm, D. (1959). Significance of Electromagnetic Potentials in the Quantum Theory. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrev.115.485

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Aharonov, Yakir, and David Böhm. "Significance of Electromagnetic Potentials in the Quantum Theory." 1959. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrev.115.485.

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Aharonov, Y. and Böhm, D. 1959, Significance of Electromagnetic Potentials in the Quantum Theory, Physical Review, available at: https://doi.org/10.1103/physrev.115.485 [Accessed 10 Aug. 2026].

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Title: Significance of Electromagnetic Potentials in the Quantum Theory

Author / contributors: Yakir Aharonov; David Böhm

Publisher: Physical Review

Publication year: 1959

Language: English

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