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Quantum optical tests of complementarity

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Simultaneous observation of wave and particle behaviour is prohibited, usually by the position–momentum uncertainty relation. New detectors, constructed with the aid of modern quantum optics, provide a way around this obstacle in atom interferometers, and allow the investigation of other mechanisms that enforce complementarity.

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  1. Marian O. Scully: M.O.S. is supported by the Office of Naval Research.

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

    Marian O. Scully

  2. the Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik, D-8046, Garch-ing bei München, Germany

    Marian O. Scully

  3. Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik and the Sektion Physik, Universiätat München, 8046, Garching, Germany

    Berthold-Georg Englert & Herbert Walther

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Scully, M., Englert, BG. & Walther, H. Quantum optical tests of complementarity. Nature 351, 111–116 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1038/351111a0

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