The joint measurement problem

Jos Uffink

doi:10.1007/BF00671625

The joint measurement problem

Jos Uffink

Philosophy (Twin Cities)

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Abstract

According to orthodox quantum theory, the joint measurement of noncommuting observables is impossible. It has been claimed recently that such joint measurements are admitted in a generalized formalism for quantum theory developed by Ludwig and Davies, by means of so-called 'unsharp observables.' It is argued in this paper that this claim has not been substantiated.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	199-212
Number of pages	14
Journal	International Journal of Theoretical Physics
Volume	33
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00671625
State	Published - Jan 1994

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