Preparation and measurement: two independent sources of uncertainty in quantum mechanics
| dc.creator | de Muynck, Willem M. | |
| dc.date | 1999-01-07 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-07T06:16:00Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-07-07T06:16:00Z | |
| dc.description | In the Copenhagen interpretation the Heisenberg uncertainty relation is interpreted as the mathematical expression of the concept of complementarity, quantifying the mutual disturbance necessarily taking place in a simultaneous or joint measurement of incompatible observables. This interpretation has already been criticized by Ballentine a long time ago, and has recently been challenged in an experimental way. These criticisms can be substantiated by using the generalized formalism of positive operator-valued measures, from which a new inequality can be derived, precisely illustrating the Copenhagen concept of complementarity. The different roles of preparation and measurement in creating uncertainty in quantum mechanics are discussed. | |
| dc.description | latex, 18 pages, 4 eps figures | |
| dc.identifier | https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9901010 | |
| dc.identifier | http://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9901010 | |
| dc.identifier | Found.Phys. 30 (2000) 205-225 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/93932 | |
| dc.subject | Quantum Physics | |
| dc.title | Preparation and measurement: two independent sources of uncertainty in quantum mechanics | |
| dc.type | text |