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Development of quantum measurement methods (Methodological notes on part of Einstein's scientific legacy)

Vladimir B. Braginsky

Published Jun 30, 2005• 9 citations
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Abstract

Historical development of indirect quantum measurements is briefly reviewed. Using several examples, considerable resources are shown to exist for increasing the sensitivity of various types of quantum measurements.
DOI
10.1070/pu2005v048n06abeh002626

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