A topos perspective on state-vector reduction

被引:1
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作者
Isham, C. J. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ London Imperial Coll Sci Technol & Med, Blackett Lab, London SW7 2BZ, England
关键词
quantum theory; topos; monoid; state-vector reduction;
D O I
10.1007/s10773-006-9135-y
中图分类号
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
A preliminary investigation is made of possible applications in quantum theory of the topos formed by the collection of all M-sets, where M is a monoid. Earlier results on topos aspects of quantum theory can be rederived in this way. However, the formalism also suggests a new way of constructing a 'neo-realist' interpretation of quantum theory in which the truth values of propositions are determined by the actions of the monoid of strings of finite projection operators. By these means, a novel topos perspective is gained on the concept of state-vector reduction.
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页码:1529 / 1556
页数:28
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