Macroscopic quantum-mechanical scattering
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
2023-10-06 v1
Abstract
In certain conditions a macroscopic quantum-mechanical scattering may occur, which may lead to a coherent cross-section on a macroscopic scale in a monocrystal. The conditions are satisfied by neutrinos, but not satisfied by other projectiles, with a higher cross-section. This may explain Weber-type experiments of neutrino detection by a perfect, stiff sapphire monocrystal. The occurrence of coherence domains for quantum-mechanical scattering and classical diffraction is analyzed, and the force exerted upon a macroscopic target is estimated. It is concluded that neutrinos exhibit a distinctive feature in this respect, due precisely to their very small cross-section.
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@article{arxiv.2310.03315,
title = {Macroscopic quantum-mechanical scattering},
author = {Marian Apostol},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2310.03315},
year = {2023}
}
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11 pages