Macroscopic Matter Wave Interferometry

• Main Author: Nimmrichter, Stefan (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Physics.; Quantum physics.; Atoms.; Nanoscale science.; Nanoscience.; Nanostructures.; Physical measurements.; Measurement.; Quantum Physics.; Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics.; Measurement Science and Instrumentation.; Nanoscale Science and Technology.

Matter‐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...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• 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.