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On the theory of the Stern-Gerlach apparatus

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We present, in various limits, analytical expressions for the center-of-mass wave function of a spin-1/2 atom as it is deflected by a Stern-Gerlach apparatus.

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

    Marlan O. Scully, Willis E. Lamb Jr. & Asim Barut

  2. the Max-Planck Institut für Quantenoptik, Garching bei München, Germany

    Marlan O. Scully

  3. Department of Physics, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

    Willis E. Lamb Jr.

  4. Department of Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

    Asim Barut

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  1. Marlan O. Scully
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Scully, M.O., Lamb, W.E. & Barut, A. On the theory of the Stern-Gerlach apparatus. Found Phys 17, 575–583 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01882788

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