Protective Measurements: Probing Single Quantum Systems
Quantum Physics
2015-12-10 v1
Abstract
Making measurements on single quantum systems is considered difficult, almost impossible if the state is a-priori unknown. Protective measurements suggest a possibility to measure single quantum systems and gain some new information in the process. Protective measurement is described, both in the original and generalized form. The degree to which the system and the apparatus remain entangled in a protective measurement, is assessed. A possible experimental test of protective measurements is discussed.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1505.01591,
title = {Protective Measurements: Probing Single Quantum Systems},
author = {Tabish Qureshi and N. D. Hari Dass},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1505.01591},
year = {2015}
}
Comments
Based on a talk delivered in the "Discussion Meeting on Quantum Measurements" at IISc, Bangalore (22-24 October 2014)