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Roots and Fruits of Decoherence

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Quantum Decoherence

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The concept of decoherence is defined, and discussed in a historical context. This is illustrated by some of its essential consequences which may be relevant for the interpretation of quantum theory. Various aspects of the formalism are also reviewed for this purpose.

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  1. Universität Heidelberg, Gaiberger Str. 38, D-69151, Waldhilsbach, Germany

    H. Dieter Zeh

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  1. Service de Physique Théorique Orme des Merisiers, CEA - Saclay, 91191, Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France

    Bertrand Duplantier

  2. Laboratoire Kastler Brossel Département de Physique, de l’Ecole Normale Supérieure, 24, rue Lhomond, 75231, Paris Cedex 05, France

    Jean-Michel Raimond

  3. Laboratoire de Physique Théorique, Université Paris XI, 91405, Orsay Cedex, France

    Vincent Rivasseau

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Dieter Zeh, H. (2006). Roots and Fruits of Decoherence. In: Duplantier, B., Raimond, JM., Rivasseau, V. (eds) Quantum Decoherence. Progress in Mathematical Physics, vol 48. Birkhäuser Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7643-7808-0_5

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