Since the discovery that atomic-size particles can be described as waves, many interference experiments have been realized with electrons to demonstrate their wave behavior. In this book, after describing the different steps that led to the present knowledge, we focus on the strong link existing between photon and electron interferences, highlighting the similarities and the differences. For example, the atomic centers of a hydrogen molecule are used to mimic the slits in the Young's famous interference experiment with light.
We show, however, that the basic time-dependent ionization theories that describe these Young-type electron interferences are not able to reproduce the experiment. This crucial point remains a real challenge for theoreticians in atomic collision physics.
| ISBN: | 9783642384783 |
| Publication date: | 28th October 2013 |
| Author: | François Frémont |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 227 pages |
| Series: | Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics |
| Genres: |
Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory) Laser physics Atomic and molecular physics |
Since the discovery that atomic-size particles can be described as waves, many interference experiments have been realized with electrons to demonstrate their wave behavior. In this book, after describing the different steps that led to the present knowledge, we focus on the strong link existing between photon and electron interferences, highlighting the similarities and the differences.
Young-Type Interferences With Electrons features in the following genres: Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory), Laser physics, Atomic and molecular physics
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Young-Type Interferences With Electrons was written by François Frémont and published by Springer an imprint of Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Young-Type Interferences With Electrons has 227 pages
Yes it is part of Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics series