Abstract
It is shown that a topological vector-potential (Berry phase) is induced by the act of measuring angular momentum in a direction defined by a reference particle. This vector potential appears as a consequence of the back-reaction due to the quantum measurement.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | HP Laboratories Technical Report |
Publisher | Hwelett Packard Lab Technical Publ Dept |
Edition | 97-21 |
State | Published - Oct 1997 |