Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling
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About the Book
Macroscopic quantum phenomena are particularly important when considering the problem of Schrödinger's cat. This book contains a coherent and self-contained account of such phenomena, focusing on the central role played by macroscopic quantum tunneling. Beginning with an explanation of the nature and significance of the cat problem, Shin Takagi introduces the concept of macroscopic quantum tunneling. He deals with typical examples in detail, elucidating how quantum mechanical coherence may be lost (so-called 'decoherence') or how it may be maintained despite the effects of environment and measurement processes. Recent experimental and theoretical advances are discussed, and the remaining problems described. The final chapter describes an experiment to decide between quantum mechanics and macrorealism in the light of Einstein's moon. Assuming only a knowledge of elementary quantum mechanics, this book emphasises conceptual aspects rather than technical details. It provides a firm introduction to the subject for graduate students and researchers.
Book Details
ISBN-13: 9780521675710
EAN: 9780521675710
Publisher Date: 13 May 2005
Dewey: 530.416
Illustrations: 44 b/w illus.
MediaMail: Y
Number of Items: 01
PrintOnDemand: Y
Series Title: English
Width: 167 mm
ISBN-10: 0521675715
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Binding: Paperback
Height: 240 mm
Language: English
No of Pages: 224
Pagination: 224 pages, 44 b/w illus.
Returnable: N
Spine Width: 12 mm