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Simple understanding of quantum weak values

Quantum Physics 2016-02-29 v2

Abstract

In this work we revisit the important and controversial concept of quantum weak values, aiming to provide a simplified understanding to its associated physics and the origin of anomaly. Taking the Stern-Gerlach setup as a working system, we base our analysis on an exact treatment in terms of quantum Bayesian approach. We also make particular connection with a very recent work, where the anomaly of the weak values was claimed from the pure statistics in association with "disturbance" and "post-selection", rather than the unique quantum nature. Our analysis resolves the related controversies through a clear and quantitative way.

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@article{arxiv.1505.00595,
  title  = {Simple understanding of quantum weak values},
  author = {Lupei Qin and Wei Feng and Xin-Qi Li},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1505.00595},
  year   = {2016}
}

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8 pages,2 figures

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