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Macroscopic quantum-mechanical scattering

Authors :
Apostol, Marian
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

In certain conditions a macroscopic quantum-mechanical scattering may occur, which may lead to a coherent cross-section on a macroscopic scale in a monocrystal. The conditions are satisfied by neutrinos, but not satisfied by other projectiles, with a higher cross-section. This may explain Weber-type experiments of neutrino detection by a perfect, stiff sapphire monocrystal. The occurrence of coherence domains for quantum-mechanical scattering and classical diffraction is analyzed, and the force exerted upon a macroscopic target is estimated. It is concluded that neutrinos exhibit a distinctive feature in this respect, due precisely to their very small cross-section.<br />Comment: 11 pages

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.2310.03315
Document Type :
Working Paper