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The Two-State Vector Formalism

Quantum Physics 2007-06-12 v1

Abstract

The two-state vector formalism (TSVF), the time-symmetric description of the standard quantum mechanics originated by Aharonov, Bergmann and Lebowitz is reviewed. The TSVF describes a quantum system at a particular time by two quantum states: the usual one, evolving forward in time, defined by the results of a complete measurement at the earlier time, and by the quantum state evolving backward in time, defined by the results of a complete measurement at a later time.

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@article{arxiv.0706.1347,
  title  = {The Two-State Vector Formalism},
  author = {Lev Vaidman},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0706.1347},
  year   = {2007}
}
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