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Are All Probabilities Fundamentally Quantum Mechanical?

Quantum Physics 2013-03-20 v1 Mathematical Physics math.MP

Abstract

The subjective and the objective aspects of probabilities are incorporated in a simple duality axiom inspired by observer participation in quantum theory. Transcending the classical notion of probabilities, it is proposed and demonstrated that all probabilities may be fundamentally quantum mechanical in the sense that they may all be derived from the corresponding amplitudes. The classical coin-toss and the quantum double slit interference experiments are discussed as illustrative prototype examples. Absence of multi-order quantum interference effects in multiple-slit experiments and the Experimental tests of complementarity in Wheeler's delayed-choice type experiments are explained using the involvement of the observer.

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@article{arxiv.1105.5695,
  title  = {Are All Probabilities Fundamentally Quantum Mechanical?},
  author = {Rajat Kumar Pradhan},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1105.5695},
  year   = {2013}
}

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15 pages, 4 figures

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