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Quantum states and knowledge: Between pure states and density matrices

Quantum Physics 2018-11-15 v1

Abstract

In this note I will present a subtle interplay between density matrices and the knowledge about their preparation, and I will argue that there is a need to consider a new type of quantum state, in between pure states and density matrices.

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@article{arxiv.1811.05472,
  title  = {Quantum states and knowledge: Between pure states and density matrices},
  author = {Sandu Popescu},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1811.05472},
  year   = {2018}
}
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