Jumps in quantum theory
- In this paper we review the discussion about quantum jumps. We sketch the historical background before we present the recent revival of this problem originating in the field of atomic investigations. We present both the theoretical methods and their motivations, the relevance to experiments and an attempt at a preliminary discussion of the role of these developments in our fundamental understanding of quantum physics.
Author details: | Stig Stenholm, Martin WilkensORCiD |
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Publication type: | Article |
Language: | English |
Year of first publication: | 1997 |
Publication year: | 1997 |
Release date: | 2017/03/24 |
Source: | Contemporary physics. - 38 (1997), 4, S. 257 - 268 |
Organizational units: | Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät / Institut für Physik und Astronomie |
Institution name at the time of the publication: | Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät / Institut für Physik |