Continuous Quantum Measurements and Path Integrals

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Continuous Quantum Measurements
Effective Lagrangian
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Feynman Path Integral
Generalized Unitarity Condition
Group Theoretical Structure
Harmonic Oscillators
Measurement Amplitude
measurement error analysis
Michael B Mensky
Nonrelativistic Particle
Null Boundary Conditions
optimal accuracy in quantum measurement
oscillator dynamics
Path Integral
Path Integral Approach
Path Integral Theory
Probability Amplitude
QND
QND Measurement
quantum cosmology applications
Quantum Measurement Theory
quantum noise suppression
Quantum Regime
quantum uncertainty principle
Quantum Universe
SQL
Transverse Group
Von Neumann's Theory
Von Neumann’s Theory
Wave Particle Dualism
Weight Functional

Product details

  • ISBN 9780750302289
  • Weight: 476g
  • Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
  • Publication Date: 01 Jan 1993
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Hardback
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Advances in technology are taking the accuracy of macroscopic as well as microscopic measurements close to the quantum limit, for example, in the attempts to detect gravitational waves. Interest in continuous quantum measurements has therefore grown considerably in recent years. Continuous Quantum Measurements and Path Integrals examines these measurements using Feynman path integrals. The path integral theory is developed to provide formulae for concrete physical effects. The main conclusion drawn from the theory is that an uncertainty principle exists for processes, in addition to the familiar one for states. This implies that a continuous measurement has an optimal accuracy-a balance between inefficient error and large quantum fluctuations (quantum noise). A well-known expert in the field, the author concentrates on the physical and conceptual side of the subject rather than the mathematical.
Mensky\, M.B

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