Quantum interference distinguishes between constitutional isomers

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Jun 21;46(23):4145-7. doi: 10.1039/c0cc00125b. Epub 2010 May 10.

Abstract

Matter waves, as introduced by de Broglie in 1923 (L. de Broglie, Nature, 1923, 112, 540), are a fundamental quantum phenomenon, describing the delocalized center of mass motion of massive bodies and we show here their sensitivity to the molecular structure of constitutional isomers.