Arrival time in quantum mechanics

被引:290
作者
Muga, JG
Leavens, CR
机构
[1] Univ Basque Country, Dept Quim Fis, E-48080 Bilbao, Spain
[2] Natl Res Council Canada, Inst Microstruct Sci, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada
来源
PHYSICS REPORTS-REVIEW SECTION OF PHYSICS LETTERS | 2000年 / 338卷 / 04期
关键词
quantum arrival time; time of flight; time quantization; probability current;
D O I
10.1016/S0370-1573(00)00047-8
中图分类号
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
The arrival time is a simple classical concept, very common in laboratory practice. This review describes theoretical problems encountered in trying to obtain a quantum mechanical counterpart and the solutions proposed. A summary of current experimental techniques is also included. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:353 / 438
页数:86
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