Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling

Shin Takagi author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:15th Aug '02

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A coherent and self-contained account of macroscopic quantum phenomena for graduate students and researchers.

A coherent and self-contained account of macroscopic quantum phenomena, and the application of macroscopic quantum tunneling to the Schrödinger's cat problem. Assuming knowledge of only elementary quantum mechanics, this book emphasises conceptual aspects rather than technical details, providing a firm introduction to the subject for graduate students and researchers.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.

ISBN: 9780521800020

Dimensions: 244mm x 170mm x 14mm

Weight: 610g

222 pages