Quantum evolution in fluctuating backgrounds: Nonideal clocks and foam-like spacetimes

International Journal of Theoretical Physics

Volumn 41, Issue 11, 2002, Pages 2047-2072

  Garay, L J ^a  

^a INSTITUTO DE MATEMÁTICAS Y FÍSICA FUNDAMENTAL   (Spain)

Author keywords

Fluctuations; Imperfect clocks in quantum mechanics; Quantum spacetime; Spacetime foam

Indexed keywords

EID: 0036439361     PISSN: 00207748     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1021120724078     Document Type: Conference Paper

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