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Quantum Zeno Effect Induced by Collisions

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
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  1. Huygens Laboratory, Leiden University, P.O. Box 9504, 2300 RA Leiden (The Netherlands)

It is proven experimentally that the ortho-para conversion of the nuclear spin isomers of {sup 13}CH{sub 3}F molecules can be slowed down by increasing the gas pressure. The observed {open_quotes}freezing{close_quotes} of the molecular quantum states can be considered as an example of the quantum Zeno effect induced by collisions. {copyright} {ital 1997} {ital The American Physical Society}

OSTI ID:
543853
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 17 Vol. 79; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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