Quantum-type Coherence as a Combination of Symmetry and Semantics
Quantum Physics
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
It is shown that quantum-type coherence, leading to indeterminism and interference of probabilities, may in principle exist in the absence of the Planck constant and a Hamiltonian. Such coherence is a combined effect of a symmetry (not necessary physical) and semantics. The crucial condition is that symmetries should apply to logical statements about observables. A theoretical example of a non-quantum system with quantum-type properties is analysed.
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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/9705049,
title = {Quantum-type Coherence as a Combination of Symmetry and Semantics},
author = {Y. Orlov},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/9705049},
year = {2007}
}
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6 pages, postscript file also available through http://w4.lns.cornell.edu/public/CLNS