Young-Type Interferences with Electrons : Basics and Theoretical Challenges in Molecular Collision Systems /

Young-Type Interferences with Electrons : Basics and Theoretical Challenges in Molecular Collision Systems /

Saved in:

Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Frémont, François. author.
Imprint:	Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
Description:	1 online resource.
Language:	English
Series:	Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics, 1615-5653 ; 77 Springer series on atomic, optical, and plasma physics, 77
Subject:	Physics. Quantum theory. Interference (Light) Wave theory of light.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9805902

Hidden Bibliographic Details
ISBN:	9783642384790
Summary:	Since the discovery that atomic-size particles can be described as waves, many interference experiments have been realized with electrons to demonstrate their wave behavior. In this book, after describing the different steps that led to the present knowledge, we focus on the strong link existing between photon and electron interferences, highlighting the similarities and the differences. For example, the atomic centers of a hydrogen molecule are used to mimic the slits in the Young's famous interference experiment with light. We show, however, that the basic time-dependent ionization theories that describe these Young-type electron interferences are not able to reproduce the experiment. This crucial point remains a real challenge for theoreticians in atomic collision physics.
Other form:	Printed edition: 9783642384783
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-3-642-38479-0

Table of Contents:

Photon Interferences: History and Fundamental Aspects
Interferences with Massive Particles
Electron Interferences Using Macroscopic and Nanoscopic Interferometers.- Young-Type Electron Interferences Using Single Electron Sources
A Theoretical Description of Young-Type Interferences Following Auger Electron Emission
Conclusions and Perspectives.