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 We will in fact see that both classical and quantum mechanics rely on We will in fact see that both classical and quantum mechanics rely on
-the same mathematical object, the [[frameworks:​hamiltonian_formalism|Hamiltonian flow]], viewed as an abstract+the same mathematical object, the [[formalisms:​hamiltonian_formalism|Hamiltonian flow]], viewed as an abstract
 group. If one makes that group act on points in phase space, via its symplectic representation,​ one obtains Hamiltonian mechanics. If one makes it group. If one makes that group act on points in phase space, via its symplectic representation,​ one obtains Hamiltonian mechanics. If one makes it
 act on functions, via the metaplectic representation,​ one obtains quantum act on functions, via the metaplectic representation,​ one obtains quantum
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