
Ehrenfest relations
Ehrenfest relations describe a connection between classical mechanics and quantum mechanics, particularly how the average values (expectation values) of quantum properties (like position and momentum) evolve over time. In simple terms, they show that the way a quantum system behaves on average can be similar to classical systems. For instance, just as a classical particle's motion can be described using Newton’s laws, the average behavior of a quantum particle can be linked to these laws via Ehrenfest relations, bridging the gap between quantum and classical physics and enhancing our understanding of both realms.