A new conceptual scheme for the interpretation of the improper mixtures in quantum mechanics

Authors

  • Federico Holik Universidad de Buenos Aires; Instituto de Física de La Plata
  • Christian de Ronde Vrije Universiteit Brussel; Foundations of the Exact Sciences; Center Leo Apostel
  • Wim Christiaens Vrije Universiteit Brussel; Center Leo Apostel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-31662013000100005

Abstract

In this article, we analyze the meaning of density matrices within the formalism of quantum mechanics. We discuss the problem of compound systems in the context of quantum logic as well as the interpretation of improper mixtures. Taking into account the development of convex quantum logic, we present an analysis of the formal structure of the theory which we will argue, must be taken into account when developing a new conceptual scheme for the interpretation of quantum mixtures.

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Published

2013-03-01

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2013)

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A new conceptual scheme for the interpretation of the improper mixtures in quantum mechanics . (2013). Scientiae Studia, 11(1), 101-118. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-31662013000100005