The quantum “Zeno” time of the 2P-1S transition of the hydrogen atom is computed and found to be approximately 3.59 × 10−15 s (the lifetime is approximately 1.595 × 10−9 s). The temporal behavior of this system is analyzed in a quantum field theoretical framework and compared to the exponential decay law.

Temporal behavior and quantum Zeno time of an excited state of the hydrogen atom

FACCHI, PAOLO;PASCAZIO, Saverio
1998-01-01

Abstract

The quantum “Zeno” time of the 2P-1S transition of the hydrogen atom is computed and found to be approximately 3.59 × 10−15 s (the lifetime is approximately 1.595 × 10−9 s). The temporal behavior of this system is analyzed in a quantum field theoretical framework and compared to the exponential decay law.
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