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Is spin coherence like Humpty-Dumpty?

II. General theory

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Zeitschrift für Physik D Atoms, Molecules and Clusters

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A Stern-Gerlach interferometer combines Stern-Gerlach deflecting magnets to reconstitute initially split beams, in such a way that an arbitrary initial spin state is recovered. Technical and fundamental limitations on the realizability of the device are derived.

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  1. J. Schwinger

    Present address: Department of Physics, University of California, 90024, Los Angeles, CA, USA

  2. B. -G. Englert

    Present address: Sektion Physik, Universität München, D-8046, Garching, Federal Republic of Germany

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  1. Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik, D-8046, Garching bei München, Federal Republic of Germany

    J. Schwinger, M. O. Scully & B. -G. Englert

  2. Center for Advanced Studies and Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of New Mexico, 87131, Albuquerque, NM, USA

    M. O. Scully

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Schwinger, J., Scully, M.O. & Englert, B.G. Is spin coherence like Humpty-Dumpty?. Z Phys D - Atoms, Molecules and Clusters 10, 135–144 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01384847

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