Year: 2011
Type: preprint
Abstract: Recently, spin-selective radical pair reactions have been studied using concepts from quantum measurement theory. In this Article, we show that the approach taken by Kominis (Physical Review E, 83, 2011, 056118) leads to erroneous results due to a problematic treatment of quantum jumps. Correct consideration of quantum jumps leads to either the traditional master equation or the Jones-Hore master equation.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Author: Lee, Alpha
Institutions: University of Oxford, Imperial College London
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1535168142