Zeno inhibition of polarization rotation in an optically active medium

We describe an experiment in which the rotation of the polarization of light propagating in an optically active water solution of D-fructose tends to be inhibited by frequent monitoring whether the polarization remains unchanged. This is an example of the Zeno effect that has remarkable pedagogical...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Gonzalo Fonrodona, Isabel, Porras, Miguel A., Luis Aina, Alfredo
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2015
País:España
Institución:Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)
Repositorio:Docta Complutense
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:docta.ucm.es:20.500.14352/24133
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/24133
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:535
Quantum-theory
Apparatus
Paradox
Óptica (Física)
2209.19 Óptica Física
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Sumario:We describe an experiment in which the rotation of the polarization of light propagating in an optically active water solution of D-fructose tends to be inhibited by frequent monitoring whether the polarization remains unchanged. This is an example of the Zeno effect that has remarkable pedagogical interest because of its conceptual simplicity, easy implementation, low cost, and because the same the Zeno effect holds at classical and quantum levels. An added value is the demonstration of the Zeno effect beyond typical idealized assumptions in a practical setting with real polarizers.