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Unsharp observables and objectification problem in quantum theory

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The authors are indebted to Prof. P. R. Holland for valuable suggestions and encouragement. SR is indebted to Prof. J. Gullory, George Manson University, for valuable suggestions and critical reading of the manuscript.

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Kar, G., Roy, S. Unsharp observables and objectification problem in quantum theory. Riv. Nuovo Cim. 22, 1–49 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02874621

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