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Which-path information and decoherence

Predict how path information and interactions with an environment affect interference.

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Lessons

Chapter 6 of 6 · 5 short lessons · 21 min
  1. 1Which-path information4 min
  2. 2Partial path information3 min
  3. 3Decoherence and environmental records4 min
  4. 4Quantum eraser correlations4 min
  5. 5Challenge: Which-path information and decoherence6 min

What you'll learn

  • Relate path distinguishability to interference visibility
  • Explain decoherence through environmental correlations
  • Distinguish conditional interference from the full detection pattern

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