Quantum interference distinguishes between constitutional isomers

Author(s)
Jens Tüxen, Stefan Gerlich, Sandra Eibenberger, Markus Arndt, Marcel Mayor
Abstract

Matter waves, as introduced by de Broglie in 1923 (L. de Broglie, Nature, 1923, 112, 540),(1) are a fundamental quantum phenomenon, describing the delocalized center of mass motion of massive bodies and we show here their sensitivity to the molecular structure of constitutional isomers.

Organisation(s)
Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information
External organisation(s)
Universität Basel
Journal
Chemical Communications
Volume
46
Pages
4145-4147
No. of pages
3
ISSN
1359-7345
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/C0CC00125B
Publication date
2010
Peer reviewed
Yes
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
1030 Physics, Astronomy, 103026 Quantum optics, 103008 Experimental physics
Portal url
https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/en/publications/33467162-b26a-4e64-8cf3-0e5959c3f670