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(2002). Introduction to Quantum Physics. In: Peres, A. (eds) Quantum Theory: Concepts and Methods. Fundamental Theories of Physics, vol 57. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47120-5_1
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