ISSN:
1572-9516
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract We compare a “Mach-Zehnder interferometer in time” for cold neutrons with its well-known spatial counterpart and demonstrate the intimate connection between space and time for both setups. Further, we outline a combined space-time interferometer, which coherently splits a wavepacket in longitudinal and lateral direction. On the way towards time interferometry “neutron computer holography” seems to be an attractive application. It allows the three-dimensional reconstruction of an object from the scattered intensity, but in contrast to holography with light, there is no need for a reference wave. On the other hand, the possible resolution is worse than in the light case.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1018814815026
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