Macroscopic Matter Wave Interferometry
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2016
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1. Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-36139-0 (ISBN)
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-36139-0 (ISBN)
Matter-wave interferometry is a promising and successful way to explore truly macroscopic quantum phenomena and probe the validity of quantum theory at the borderline to the classic world. Indeed, we may soon witness quantum superpositions with nano to micrometer-sized objects. Yet, venturing deeper into the macroscopic domain is not only an experimental but also a theoretical endeavour: new interferometers must be conceived, sources of noise and decoherence identified, size effects understood and possible modifications of the theory taken into account. This thesis provides the theoretical background to recent advances in molecule and nanoparticle interferometry. In addition, it contains a physical and objective method to assess the degree of macroscopicity of such experiments, ranking them among other macroscopic quantum superposition phenomena.
Introduction.- Interaction of Polarizable Particles with Light.- Near-Field Interference Techniques with Heavy Molecules and Nanoclusters.- Classicalization and the Macroscopicity of Quantum Superposition States.- Conclusion and Outlook.- Appendix A Light-Matter Interaction.- Appendix B Matter-Wave Interferometry.- Appendix C Classicalization and Macroscopicity.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 16.09.2016 |
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| Reihe/Serie | Springer Theses |
| Zusatzinfo | XIV, 279 p. 38 illus., 18 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Cham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Quantenphysik |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Theoretische Physik | |
| Schlagworte | atomic and molecular physics • Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics • Decoherence • Macroscopicity • Macroscopic Quantum Mechanics • matter waves • Measurement Science and Instrumentation • Molecule Interferometry • Nanoparticle Interferometry • nanoscale science and technology • nanotechnology • Near-Field Interference Techniques • Physics • Physics and Astronomy • Quantum-classical transition • Quantum Physics • Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum fie • Scientific standards, measurement etc |
| ISBN-10 | 3-319-36139-2 / 3319361392 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-319-36139-0 / 9783319361390 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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