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Coherence phenomena

Statistical Mechanics 2007-05-23 v1 Atomic Physics

Abstract

The basic notions related to coherence phenomena are formulated. Two types of coherence are described, state coherence and transition coherence. Useful characteristics for quantifying coherence are defined, such as coherence functions, coherence radius, coherence length, and coherence time.

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@article{arxiv.cond-mat/0504068,
  title  = {Coherence phenomena},
  author = {V. I. Yukalov},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/0504068},
  year   = {2007}
}

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Latex file, 6 pages