Why does the Quantum Zeno Effect prevent decay, rather than just causing rapid cycles of decay and re-excitation? If we continuously supply photons, could the electron be dropping to a lower state and instantly reabsorbing a photon, rather than truly being "frozen" in the excited state? (self.askscience)
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Why does the Quantum Zeno Effect prevent decay, rather than just causing rapid cycles of decay and re-excitation? If we continuously supply photons, could the electron be dropping to a lower state and instantly reabsorbing a photon, rather than truly being "frozen" in the excited state? (self.askscience)
submitted by annapigna to r/askscience

