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OverviewMatter‐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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stefan NimmrichterPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 2014 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 5.679kg ISBN: 9783319070964ISBN 10: 3319070967 Pages: 279 Publication Date: 26 June 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- 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.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |