Scientists present the most accurate time measurements of quantum jumps to date
Monday, November 7, 2016 - 11:31
in Physics & Chemistry
When a quantum system changes its state, this is called a quantum jump. Usually, these quantum jumps are considered to be instantaneous. Now, new methods for high-precision measurements allow us to study the time evolution of these quantum jumps. On a time scale of attoseconds, there time structure becomes visible. It is he most accurate time measurement of quantum jumps to date.