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The Dirac equation is discussed in a semiclassical context, with an emphasis on the separation of particles and anti-particles. Classical spin-orbit dynamics are obtained as the leading contribution to a semiclassical approximation of the quantum dynamics. In a second part the propagation of coherent states in general spin-orbit coupling problems is studied in two different semiclassical scenarios.
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Bolte, J. (2006). Semiclassics and propagation of coherent states for spin-orbit coupling problems. In: Khanna, F., Matrasulov, D. (eds) Non-Linear Dynamics and Fundamental Interactions. NATO Science Series II: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, vol 213. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3949-2_7
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