We analyze the paper “The wave mechanics of α -ray tracks” Mott (Proc R Soc Lond A 126:79–84, 1929), published in 1929 by N. F. Mott. In particular, we discuss the theoretical context in which the paper appeared and give a detailed account of the approach used by the author and the main result attained. Moreover, we comment on the relevance of the work not only as far as foundations of Quantum Mechanics are concerned but also as the earliest pioneering contribution in decoherence theory.
Emergence of classical trajectories in quantum systems: the cloud chamber problem in the analysis of Mott (1929) / Figari, Rodolfo; Alessandro, Teta. - In: ARCHIVE FOR HISTORY OF EXACT SCIENCES. - ISSN 0003-9519. - ELETTRONICO. - (2012), pp. 1-20. [10.1007/s00407-012-0111-z]
Emergence of classical trajectories in quantum systems: the cloud chamber problem in the analysis of Mott (1929)
FIGARI, RODOLFO;
2012
Abstract
We analyze the paper “The wave mechanics of α -ray tracks” Mott (Proc R Soc Lond A 126:79–84, 1929), published in 1929 by N. F. Mott. In particular, we discuss the theoretical context in which the paper appeared and give a detailed account of the approach used by the author and the main result attained. Moreover, we comment on the relevance of the work not only as far as foundations of Quantum Mechanics are concerned but also as the earliest pioneering contribution in decoherence theory.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
