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Coupled quantum object dynamics

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We discuss the dynamical behaviour of coupled quantum objects. This leads to a novel method of observing macroscopic quantum behaviour.

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Spiller, T.P., Clark, T.D., Prance, R.J. et al. Coupled quantum object dynamics. Nuov Cim B 105, 749–756 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02742798

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