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Annals of Physics

Non-Classical Properties of Superposition Thermal Quantum States

P.E.R. Weber, Vinícius N. A. Lula-Rocha, J.C.C. Pereira, Marco A. S. Trindade, Lourival M. S. Filho, M.G.R. Martins, Ademir Eugenio de Santana, J. D. M. Vianna

Published Jan 1, 2022• 4 citations
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10.1016/j.aop.2022.168986

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