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The time scale for the quantum zeno paradox and proton decay

1982; Elsevier BV; Volume: 117; Issue: 1-2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/0370-2693(82)90868-1

1873-2445

Ching-Yi Chiu, B. Misra, E. C. G. Sudarshan,

Biofield Effects and Biophysics

At very small times the decay law departs from the exponential one. We examine the possibility that this Zeno effect could suppress proton decay. We conclude that it is very unlikely, contrary to L.A. Khalfin who has recently suggested such a possibility.