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The phase space formulation of quantum mechanics pioneered by Wigner and developed by Moyal is shown to contain relevant concepts useful in the study of canonical coherent states.
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Klauder, J.R. Wigner, Moyal, and Precursors to canonical coherent states. Acta Phys. Hung. B 20, 87–90 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1556/APH.20.2004.1-2.16
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