Quantum interference distinguishes between constitutional isomers

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates that quantum matter waves can be used to distinguish between constitutional isomers, revealing their sensitivity to molecular structure through quantum interference effects.

Contribution

It introduces a novel method leveraging quantum interference to differentiate constitutional isomers based on their molecular structure.

Findings

Quantum interference varies with molecular structure

Matter waves can distinguish isomers

Sensitivity of matter waves to molecular differences

Abstract

Matter waves, as introduced by de Broglie in 1923, 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.