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: 9780521800020
EAN: 9780521800020
Publisher Date: 15 Aug 2002
Dewey: 530.416
Height: 247 mm
Illustrations: 44 b/w illus.
LCCN: 2002071508
No of Pages: 222
Pagination: 222 pages, 44 b/w illus.
Returnable: N
Spine Width: 14 mm
Year Of Publication: 2002
ISBN-10: 0521800021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Binding: Hardcover
Gardner Classification Code: K00
Illustration: Y
Language: English
MediaMail: Y
Number of Items: 01
PrintOnDemand: N
Series Title: English
Width: 174 mm