Quantum measurements, sequential and latent

Journal Article · Sat Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1989 · Found. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00731832· OSTI ID:5723729

Dicke, R H

The results of a hypothetical experiment requiring a sequence of quantum measurements are obtained retrospectively, after the experiment has been completed, from a single reading of an apparatus register. The experiment is carried out reversibly and Schroedinger's equation is satisfied until the terminal reading of the register. The technique is illustrated using a feasible method of measuring photon spin as the quantum object observable and using the photon energy as the apparatus register. The technique is used to discuss the watchdog effect, the effect of repeated measurements inhibiting quantum jumps.

• Research Organization: Princeton Univ., NJ (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5723729
• Journal Information: Found. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 19:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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