REALISTIC INTERACTION-FREE DETECTION OF OBJECTS IN A RESONATOR

Harry Paul¹ and Mladen Pavicic^1,2

¹Max-Planck-AG Nichtklassische Strahlung, Humboldt University of Berlin, D-12484 Berlin, Germany.

²Department of Mathematics, University of Zagreb, GF, Kaciceva 26, POB-217, HR-10001 Zagreb, Croatia; mpavicic@faust.irb.hr; http://m3k.grad.hr/pavicic

Abstract. We propose a realistic device for detecting objects almost without transferring a single quantum of energy to them. The device can work with an efficiency close to 100% and relies on two detectors counting both presence and absence of the objects. Its possible usage in performing fundamental experiments as well as possible applications are discussed.

PACS numbers: 03.65.Bz, 85.30.St

Keywords: realistic interaction-free experiment, interaction-free experiments review, total-reflection resonator