Consistent histories and operational quantum theory
Journal Article
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· International Journal of Theoretical Physics
- Universitaet Hamburg (Germany)
In this work a generalization of the consistent histories approach to quantum mechanics is presented. We first critically review the consistent histories approach to nonrelativistic quantum mechanics in a mathematically rigorous way and give some general comments about it. We investigate to what extent the consistent histories scheme is compatible with the results of the operational formulation of quantum mechanics. According to the operational approach, nonrelativistic quantum mechanics is most generally formulated in terms of effects, states, and operations. We formulate a generalized consistent histories theory using the concepts and the terminology which have proven useful in the operational formulation of quantum mechanics. The logical rule of the logical interpretation of quantum mechanics is generalized to the present context. The algebraic structure of the generalized theory is studied in detail.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 482299
- Journal Information:
- International Journal of Theoretical Physics, Journal Name: International Journal of Theoretical Physics Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 35; ISSN 0020-7748; ISSN IJTPBM
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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