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The non-negativity of probabilities and the collapse of state

Quantum Physics 2007-05-23 v3

Abstract

The dynamical equation of hybrid systems, being the combination of Schr\"odinger and Liouville equations, produces noncausal evolution when the initial state of interacting quantum and classical mechanical systems is as it is demanded in discussions regarding the problem of measurement. It is found that state of quantum mechanical system instantaneously collapses due to the non-negativity of probabilities.

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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0211058,
  title  = {The non-negativity of probabilities and the collapse of state},
  author = {Slobodan Prvanovic},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0211058},
  year   = {2007}
}

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Revised according to suggestions of the referee