Quantum Zeno Effect

Frequent measurement freezes quantum decay. Compare a free-evolving particle (blue) against one measured repeatedly (purple). High measurement frequency suppresses decay.

P_survive(t) = e^{-Γt} (free)  |  Zeno: survival = (cos²(Ωτ))^{t/τ} ≈ e^{-Ω²τ·t}