Foundations of Physics

, Volume 3, Issue 1, pp 19–28 | Cite as

The physics and the semantics of quantum measurement

  • Henry Margenau
  • James L. Park
Article

Abstract

In a recent paper, Prugovečki offered a theory of simultaneous measurements based upon an axiomatic description of the measurement act which excludes certain illustrations of simultaneous measurement previously discussed by the present writers. In this article, the fundamental conceptions of state preparation, state determination, and measurement which underlie our research are compared to Prugovečki's interpretations of the analogous constructs in his theory of measurement.

Keywords

Simultaneous Measurement State Preparation Fundamental Conception Quantum Measurement State Determination 
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© Plenum Publishing Corporation 1973

Authors and Affiliations

  • Henry Margenau
    • 1
  • James L. Park
    • 2
  1. 1.Sloane Physics LaboratoryYale UniversityNew Haven
  2. 2.Department of PhysicsWashington State UniversityPullman

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