Scientists present the most accurate time measurements of quantum jumps to date

When a quantum system changes its state, this is called a quantum jump. Usually, these quantum jumps are considered to be instantaneous. Now, new methods for high-precision measurements allow us to study the time evolution of these quantum jumps. On a time scale of attoseconds, their time structure becomes visible. It is the most accurate time measurement of quantum jumps to date.

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