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Probability of Presence Versus $\psi(x,t)^* \psi(x, t)$
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Postulating the identification of $\psi^*(x, t) \psi(x,t)$ with a physical probability density is unsatisfactory conceptually and overly limited practically. For electrons, there is a simple, calculable relativistic correction proportional to $\nabla \psi^* \cdot \nabla \psi$. In particular, zeroes of the wave function do not indicate vanishing probability density of presence. Effects of this kind arise generically in Lagrangian-based theories implementing the particle concept.
Comment: 15 pages, 2 figures
Comment: 15 pages, 2 figures