Position-momentum correlations in matter waves double-slit experiment
arXiv:1406.2408 · doi:10.1088/0143-0807/36/3/035002
Abstract
We present a treatment of the double-slit interference of matter-waves represented by Gaussian wavepackets. The interference pattern is modelled with Green's function propagator which emphasizes the coordinate correlations and phases. We explore the connection between phases and position-momentum correlations in the intensity, visibility and predictability of the wavepackets interference. This formulation will indicate some aspects that can be useful for theoretical and experimental treatment of particles, atoms or molecules interferometry.
arXiv comment11 pages, 7 figures
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