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arXiv:0707.0827 · AIP conference proceedings

Fundamental Differences Between Application of Basic Principles of Quantum Mechanics on Atomic and Higher Levels

А. В. Никулов

Published Jan 1, 2007• 6 citations
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Abstract

Recent experimental result has revealed that the Bohr’s quantization violates symmetry between opposite directions on the macroscopic level. This breach of symmetry is connected with challenge to the law of momentum conservation and the second law of thermodynamics.
DOI
10.1063/1.2736996

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