Quantum beats in classical physics

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作者
Kracklauer, AF [1 ]
机构
[1] Bauhaus Univ, D-99401 Weimar, Germany
关键词
quantum electrodynamics; semiclassical theory; neoclassical theory; quantum beats;
D O I
10.1007/s10946-005-0049-6
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
We present an analysis of (and a classical model for) atomic decays that do (do not) exhibit what has been denoted "quantum beats." The model shows that the appearance of beats is dependent on implicit (but not necessarily the extent of) phase coherence of the excitation signals. The significance of the existence of this model for arguments on the tenability of neoclassical electromagnetic theory as an alternate theory, to quantum electrodynamics is discussed.
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页码:524 / 529
页数:6
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