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Properties of mixtures on non-orthogonal states

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We study the density operators expressed as mixtures of non-orthogonal pure states in quantum mechanics. The general mathematical law of formation of such mixtures is found. Applications are given concerning the entropy properties of density operators etc.

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Hadjisavvas, N. Properties of mixtures on non-orthogonal states. Lett Math Phys 5, 327–332 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00401481

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