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Quantum Density Matrix and Entropic Uncertainty

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Maximum-Entropy and Bayesian Methods in Science and Engineering

Part of the book series: Fundamental Theories of Physics ((FTPH,volume 31-32))

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A discussion of the determination of the quantum density matrix from realistic measurements using the maximum entropy principle is presented.

Work supported by the Department of Energy, contract DE-AC03-76SF00515.

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  1. Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, Stanford University, Stanford, California, 94305, USA

    R. Blankenbecler

  2. Physics Department, California State University, Sacramento, California, 95819, USA

    M. H. Partovi

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  1. Department of Electrical Engineering, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington, USA

    Gary J. Erickson

  2. Advanced Sensors Directorate Research, Development and Engineering Center, US Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, USA

    C. Ray Smith

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Blankenbecler, R., Partovi, M.H. (1988). Quantum Density Matrix and Entropic Uncertainty. In: Erickson, G.J., Smith, C.R. (eds) Maximum-Entropy and Bayesian Methods in Science and Engineering. Fundamental Theories of Physics, vol 31-32. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3049-0_11

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