Loss of coherence in double-slit diffraction experiments

Abstract

The effects of incoherence and decoherence in the double--slit experiment are studied using both optical and quantum--phenomenological models. The results are compared with experimental data obtained with cold neutrons.

8 pages, 3 figures

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