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Indistinguishability and Negative Probabilities

Year: 2020

Type: preprint

Abstract: In this paper, we examined the connection between quantum systems' indistinguishability and signed (or negative) probabilities. We do so by first introducing a measure-theoretic definition of signed probabilities inspired by research in quantum contextuality. We then argue that ontological indistinguishability leads to the no-signaling condition and negative probabilities.

Source: PhilSci-Archive (University of Pittsburgh)

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2007.14543

Authors: de Barros, J. Acacio, Holik, Federico

Institutions: San Francisco State University, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Instituto de Física La Plata, Universidad Nacional de La Plata

Language: English

Topic: Quantum Mechanics and Applications

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Regione Autonoma della Sardegna

OpenAlex ID: W3045771604