arXiv:nucl-th/9902076·v1·Nuclear Theory
Resonances, Gamow Vectors and Time Asymmetric Quantum Theory
Arno R. Bohm🇺🇸 · Raymond Scurek🇺🇸 · Sujeewa Wikramasekara🇺🇸
Abstract
Decaying states can be represented by Gamow vectors with an exponential, asymmetric time evolution. This asymmetric evolution is a manifestation of irreversibility on the microphysical level. The Rigged Hilbert Space provides a mathematical theory.
Comments: 15 pages latex. XXII Symposium on Nuclear Physics, Oaxtepec, Mexico, January (1999)