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Neutron Propagation in Moving Matter: The Fizeau Experiment with Massive Particles
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In this article, a two-slit neutron interferometer was used to measure the shift of the interference pattern induced by the motion of a quartz rod and the measured shift was found to be in agreement with the quantum mechanical prediction derived from a relativity argument.Abstract:
Using a two-slit neutron interferometer, we have measured the shift of the interference pattern induced by the motion of a quartz rod. The measured shift is found to be in agreement with the quantum mechanical prediction derived from a relativity argument. Some peculiarities of the case of massive particles as compared with the classic Fizeau photon case are discussed.read more
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