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Frequently Asked Questions About Decoherence

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We give a short, critical review of the issue of decoherence. We establish the most general framework in which decoherence can be discussed, how it can be quantified, and how it can be measured. We focus on environment induced decoherence and its degree of usefulness for the interpretation of quantum theory. We finally discuss the emergence of a classical world. An overall emphasis is given in pointing at common fallacies and misconceptions.

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    Charis Anastopoulos

  2. Spinoza Instituut, Leuvenlaan 4, 3584 HE, Utrecht, The Netherlands

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Anastopoulos, C. Frequently Asked Questions About Decoherence. International Journal of Theoretical Physics 41, 1573–1590 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020144800650

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