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Macroscopic Quantum Phenomena Are Particularly Important When Considering The Problem Of Schrodinger's Cat. This Book Contains A Coherent And Self-contained Account Of Such Phenomena, Focusing On The Central Role Played By Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling. Assuming Only A Knowledge Of Elementary Quantum Mechanics, This Book Emphasizes Conceptual Aspects Rather Than Technical Details. It Provides A Firm Introduction To The Subject For Graduate Students And Researchers.--jacket. The Cat And The Moon -- Leggett Program -- What Is Meant By Macroscopic? -- Intuitive Consideration -- S-cattiness -- Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling -- Leggett Program And Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling -- Classification Of Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling: Mqc And Mqt -- Overview Of Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling -- Standard Form Of Hamiltonian And Schrodinger Equation: Dimensional Analysis -- Overview Of Mqc -- Overview Of Mqt -- Formulas For Ground-state Energy Splitting And Decay Rate -- Quantum Decay And Irreversible Processes -- Euclidean Action: Bounce And Instanton -- Some Candidate Systems For Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling -- Squid -- Josephson Junction And Equivalent Circuit For Squid -- Phase Difference And

Author
Shin Takagi
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
Published
2002
Language
EN
ISBN
9780521800020
Subjects
Science, Mathematics, Physics

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