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Interferometric visibility and coherence. Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Science, 2017; 473 (2203): 20170170 DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2017.0170

One of the main principles of quantum physics is the superposition of states. Systems are simultaneously in different states, i.e. “alive and dead” at the same time such as Schrödinger’s cat, until someone measures them and the system opts for one of the possibilities. As long as the superposition lasts the system is said to be in a coherent state...