Ensemble versus individual system in quantum optics
Quantum Physics
2015-06-26 v1
Abstract
Modern techniques allow experiments on a single atom or system, with new phenomena and new challenges for the theoretician. We discuss what quantum mechanics has to say about a single system. The quantum jump approach as well as the role of quantum trajectories are outlined and a rather sophisticated example is given.
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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/9710027,
title = {Ensemble versus individual system in quantum optics},
author = {Gerhard C. Hegerfeldt},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/9710027},
year = {2015}
}
Comments
Fundamental problems in quantum theory workshop, invited lecture. 11 pages Latex + 7 figures. To appear in Fortschr. d. Physik