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On the direct observability of quantum waves

  • Part II. Invited Papers Dedicated To Louis De Broglie
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Fundamental experiments on the dual nature of atomic entities (photons, electrons, neutrons, etc.) can be interpreted in terms of “empty” waves not carrying energy and momentum. Similar points of view were advanced in famous papers by Einstein, de Broglie, Bohr, and Born. Recent proposals could lead to experimental tests of this idea, using low intensity photon beams, thanks to modern experimental apparatuses.

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Selleri, F. On the direct observability of quantum waves. Found Phys 12, 1087–1112 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01300548

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