The dynamics of a quantum wave packet bouncing on a hard surface under the influence of gravity are studied. This is a system that might be realized experimentally with cold atoms dropped onto an “atomic mirror.” The classical limit is discussed and interesting departures from classical behavior are pointed out and explained.
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Julio R. Gea-Banacloche (1999) studied this question.
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