Algebra for generalised quantum observables
Quantum Physics
2016-09-08 v2
Abstract
Generalised observables (POM observables) are necessary for representing all possible measurements on a quantum system. Useful algebraic operations such as addition and multiplication are defined for these observables, recovering many advantages of the more restrictive Hermitian operator formalism. Examples include new uncertainty relations and metrics, and optical phase applications.
Cite
@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0302007,
title = {Algebra for generalised quantum observables},
author = {Michael J. W. Hall},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0302007},
year = {2016}
}
Comments
Latex, 13 pages (notation improved, refs added to recent applications)