All quantum mixtures are proper
Quantum Physics
2022-01-13 v1 High Energy Physics - Theory
History and Philosophy of Physics
Abstract
It is argued that proper and improper quantum mixed states have no observable differences, and hence should not be distinguished. This has implications for subjective approaches to quantum mechanics, and invalidates one of the main motivations for relational interpretations of QM.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2201.04143,
title = {All quantum mixtures are proper},
author = {Leonardo Castellani},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2201.04143},
year = {2022}
}
Comments
9 pages, 3 figures, LaTeX