Quantum decoherence electromagnetic shielding factor

This preprint proposes a theoretical model in which quantum decoherence contributes as an additional mechanism to electromagnetic (EM) shielding effectiveness. The study suggests that photon–surface interactions on conductive materials may induce partial wave function reduction, leading to a transition from wave-like behavior to classicalized particle-like behavior. This process may reduce electromagnetic wave transmission and enhance total shielding performance.
A comparative calculation based on literature data is presented, showing close agreement between the predicted shielding contribution and reported experimental values. The work aims to open discussion on possible quantum-level contributions to macroscopic EM shielding systems.
Keywords: Quantum decoherence, electromagnetic shielding, EMI shielding, wave-particle duality, conductive materials, photon-surface interaction.