Poincare' Recurrence as a Mechanism for Generating Quantum-like Ensembles.

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Authors: Jacob Christ
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Abstract

We explore Poincar´e recurrence as a mechanism for generating quantum-likestatistics from recurrent classical dynamics. Modeling the universe as a singlerecurrent, ergodic trajectory on a compact phase space, we show that an embedded observer’s ignorance of their location along the recurrent trajectory definesa natural ensemble. Using the Kolmogorov Extension Theorem, we constructa Kolmogorov-consistent, normalizable measure on the induced path space. Wefurther show that recurrent loop topology fixes the complex phase weighting ofhistories, reconstructing the Feynman path integral. The Born rule emerges fromthe same consistency requirements.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Quantum Mechanics and Applications Quantum chaos and dynamical systems Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
9 February 2026
Document type
Preprint