Algebraic formulation of quantum theory, particle identity and entanglement

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (06) ◽  
pp. 1640026
Author(s):  
T. R. Govindarajan
Keyword(s):  
Hilbert Space ◽  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Hilbert Spaces ◽  
Quantum Physics ◽  
Statistical Nature ◽  
Density Matrices ◽  
Correct Formulation ◽  
Particle Identity ◽  
Algebraic Formulation

Quantum theory as formulated in conventional framework using statevectors in Hilbert spaces misses the statistical nature of the underlying quantum physics. Formulation using operators [Formula: see text] algebra and density matrices appropriately captures this feature in addition leading to the correct formulation of particle identity. In this framework, Hilbert space is an emergent concept. Problems related to anomalies and quantum epistemology are discussed.

Quantenphysikalischer Zustandsraum im Kontinuum / Quantum physical state space in continua

1984 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-217
Author(s):  
Fritz Bopp
Keyword(s):  
Hilbert Space ◽  
Dirac Equation ◽  
Finite Number ◽  
State Space ◽  
Hilbert Spaces ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Quantum Physics ◽  
Physical State ◽  
Elementary Processes ◽  
Classical Physics

AbstractAs previously shown, quantum physics for single pairs of creation and annihilation processes may be derived from first principles. Quantum physics at all can be therefore considered as an interplay of such elementary processes. This is easily possible if the number of pairs of processes is finite. Difficulties arise only for infinite numbers.The difficulties are similar to those occurring in the derivation of the equation for an oscillating string from that for an oscillator chain. It is true that the spectra of both systems are not continuously connected. However, a weaker theorem is more important: The chain eigenvalue of each order converges to the string one of the same order for an infinitely growing number of oscillators of a certain kind. Therefore both systems are continuously connected in the sense of semiconvergency.Exhausting the space continuum with a sequence of lattices equably becomming infinitely large and fine, the infinitely dimensional Hilbertspace is steadily connected with the finitely dimensional one in the sense of semiconvergency. It will be shown that the Hilbert spaces in the sequence of lattices yield the suitable tool for quantum physics as an interplay in the mentioned sense. This kind of Hilbert space, the so-called rational one, must be preferred in physics rather than the real one introduced by Hilbert, since all theories in physics are based on a finite number of data.In particular, we formulate Dirac's equation in the rational Hilbert space. It is shown that, even in quantum physics, a theorem of classical physics remains true, according to which relativity results from certain principles formulating most obvious experiences. We obtain the Lorentz invariant Dirac equation mainly from a modification of Newtons definition II according to which p = Hυ/c2 (instead of p = m υ).

scholarly journals The Born rule as a statistics of quantum micro-events

2020 ◽  
Vol 476 (2244) ◽  
pp. 20200282
Author(s):  
Yurii V. Brezhnev
Keyword(s):  
Hilbert Space ◽  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Vector Space ◽  
Scalar Product ◽  
Mathematical Structure ◽  
Quantum States ◽  
Born Rule ◽  
Statistical Nature ◽  
Quadratic Character ◽  
Quantum Superpositions

We deduce the Born rule from a purely statistical take on quantum theory within minimalistic math-setup. No use is required of quantum postulates. One exploits only rudimentary quantum mathematics—a linear, not Hilbert’, vector space—and empirical notion of the Statistical Length of a state. Its statistical nature comes from the lab micro-events (detector-clicks) being formalized into the C -coefficients of quantum superpositions. We also comment that not only has the use not been made of quantum axioms (scalar-product, operators, interpretations , etc.), but that the involving thereof would be, in a sense, inconsistent when deriving the rule. In point of fact, the quadratic character of the statistical length, and even not (the ‘physics’ of) Born’s formula, represents a first step in constructing the mathematical structure we name the Hilbert space of quantum states.

scholarly journals Quantum theory based on real numbers can be experimentally falsified

Nature ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc-Olivier Renou ◽  
David Trillo ◽  
Mirjam Weilenmann ◽  
Thinh P. Le ◽  
Armin Tavakoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hilbert Space ◽  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Hilbert Spaces ◽  
Complex Hilbert Space ◽  
Quantum States ◽  
Complex Numbers ◽  
Real Numbers ◽  
Quantum Formalism ◽  
Physical Experiments ◽  
Independent States

AbstractAlthough complex numbers are essential in mathematics, they are not needed to describe physical experiments, as those are expressed in terms of probabilities, hence real numbers. Physics, however, aims to explain, rather than describe, experiments through theories. Although most theories of physics are based on real numbers, quantum theory was the first to be formulated in terms of operators acting on complex Hilbert spaces1,2. This has puzzled countless physicists, including the fathers of the theory, for whom a real version of quantum theory, in terms of real operators, seemed much more natural3. In fact, previous studies have shown that such a ‘real quantum theory’ can reproduce the outcomes of any multipartite experiment, as long as the parts share arbitrary real quantum states4. Here we investigate whether complex numbers are actually needed in the quantum formalism. We show this to be case by proving that real and complex Hilbert-space formulations of quantum theory make different predictions in network scenarios comprising independent states and measurements. This allows us to devise a Bell-like experiment, the successful realization of which would disprove real quantum theory, in the same way as standard Bell experiments disproved local physics.

scholarly journals Time-Dependent and/or Nonlocal Representations of Hilbert Spaces in Quantum Theory

10.14311/1195 ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Znojil
Keyword(s):  
Hilbert Space ◽  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Hilbert Spaces ◽  
Nuclear Physics ◽  
Bound State ◽  
Wave Functions ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Moving Frame ◽  
Standard Textbook ◽  
Space Formulation

A few recent innovations of the applicability of standard textbook Quantum Theory are reviewed. The three-Hilbert-space formulation of the theory (known from the interacting boson models in nuclear physics) is discussed in its slightly broadened four-Hilbert-space update. Among applications involving several new scattering and bound-state problems the central role is played by models using apparently non-Hermitian (often called “crypto-Hermitian”) Hamiltonians with real spectra. The formalism (originally inspired by the topical need for a mathematically consistent description of tobogganic quantum models) is shown to admit even certain unusual nonlocal and/or “moving-frame” representations H(S) of the standard physical Hilbert space of wave functions.

The Essence of Quantum Computing

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajendra K. Bera
Keyword(s):  
Hilbert Space ◽  
Quantum Computing ◽  
Quantum Physics ◽  
Quantum Algorithms ◽  
Quantum Computers ◽  
Turing Machines ◽  
Classical Physics ◽  
Core Set ◽  
The World ◽  
Subordinate Role

It now appears that quantum computers are poised to enter the world of computing and establish its dominance, especially, in the cloud. Turing machines (classical computers) tied to the laws of classical physics will not vanish from our lives but begin to play a subordinate role to quantum computers tied to the enigmatic laws of quantum physics that deal with such non-intuitive phenomena as superposition, entanglement, collapse of the wave function, and teleportation, all occurring in Hilbert space. The aim of this 3-part paper is to introduce the readers to a core set of quantum algorithms based on the postulates of quantum mechanics, and reveal the amazing power of quantum computing.

scholarly journals The Topological Origin of Quantum Randomness

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 581
Author(s):  
Stefan Heusler ◽  
Paul Schlummer ◽  
Malte S. Ubben
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Hilbert Space ◽  
Group Theory ◽  
Lorentz Group ◽  
Quantum Physics ◽  
Time Development ◽  
Mathematical Structures ◽  
Stochastic Nature ◽  
Quantum Randomness ◽  
And Topology

What is the origin of quantum randomness? Why does the deterministic, unitary time development in Hilbert space (the ‘4π-realm’) lead to a probabilistic behaviour of observables in space-time (the ‘2π-realm’)? We propose a simple topological model for quantum randomness. Following Kauffmann, we elaborate the mathematical structures that follow from a distinction(A,B) using group theory and topology. Crucially, the 2:1-mapping from SL(2,C) to the Lorentz group SO(3,1) turns out to be responsible for the stochastic nature of observables in quantum physics, as this 2:1-mapping breaks down during interactions. Entanglement leads to a change of topology, such that a distinction between A and B becomes impossible. In this sense, entanglement is the counterpart of a distinction (A,B). While the mathematical formalism involved in our argument based on virtual Dehn twists and torus splitting is non-trivial, the resulting haptic model is so simple that we think it might be suitable for undergraduate courses and maybe even for High school classes.

scholarly journals Translation and modulation invariant Hilbert spaces

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joachim Toft ◽  
Anupam Gumber ◽  
Ramesh Manna ◽  
P. K. Ratnakumar
Keyword(s):  
Hilbert Space ◽  
Hilbert Spaces ◽  
Zero Element ◽  
Multiplicative Constant ◽  
Space Of Distributions ◽  
Feichtinger Algebra

AbstractLet $$\mathcal H$$ H be a Hilbert space of distributions on $$\mathbf{R}^{d}$$ R d which contains at least one non-zero element of the Feichtinger algebra $$S_0$$ S 0 and is continuously embedded in $$\mathscr {D}'$$ D ′ . If $$\mathcal H$$ H is translation and modulation invariant, also in the sense of its norm, then we prove that $$\mathcal H= L^2$$ H = L 2 , with the same norm apart from a multiplicative constant.

Functional Quantum Theory of Free Relativistic Fermi Fields

1970 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 575-586
Author(s):  
H. Stumpf
Keyword(s):  
Hilbert Space ◽  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Physical Interpretation ◽  
Functional Equations ◽  
Dirac Field ◽  
Functional Hilbert Space ◽  
Free Fermi ◽  
Special Case ◽  
Relativistic Fermi

Functional quantum theory of free Fermi fields is treated for the special case of a free Dirac field. All other cases run on the same pattern. Starting with the Schwinger functionals of the free Dirac field, functional equations and corresponding many particle functionals can be derived. To establish a functional quantum theory, a physical interpretation of the functionals is required. It is provided by a mapping of the physical Hilbert space into an appropriate functional Hilbert space, which is introduced here. Mathematical details, especially the problems connected with anticommuting functional sources are treated in the appendices.

scholarly journals Clock-dependent spacetime

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sung-Sik Lee
Keyword(s):  
Hilbert Space ◽  
General Relativity ◽  
Quantum Gravity ◽  
Hilbert Spaces ◽  
Coordinate Systems ◽  
Physical Laws

Abstract Einstein’s theory of general relativity is based on the premise that the physical laws take the same form in all coordinate systems. However, it still presumes a preferred decomposition of the total kinematic Hilbert space into local kinematic Hilbert spaces. In this paper, we consider a theory of quantum gravity that does not come with a preferred partitioning of the kinematic Hilbert space. It is pointed out that, in such a theory, dimension, signature, topology and geometry of spacetime depend on how a collection of local clocks is chosen within the kinematic Hilbert space.

scholarly journals A characterisation of Hilbert spaces via orthogonality and proximinality

2005 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-111
Author(s):  
Fathi B. Saidi
Keyword(s):  
Banach Space ◽  
Hilbert Space ◽  
Banach Spaces ◽  
Hilbert Spaces ◽  
Real Banach Space ◽  
Nonzero Element ◽  
Dimensional Subspace ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Orthogonal Direction ◽  
Open Problems

In this paper we adopt the notion of orthogonality in Banach spaces introduced by the author in [6]. There, the author showed that in any two-dimensional subspace F of E, every nonzero element admits at most one orthogonal direction. The problem of existence of such orthogonal direction was not addressed before. Our main purpose in this paper is the investigation of this problem in the case where E is a real Banach space. As a result we obtain a characterisation of Hilbert spaces stating that, if in every two-dimensional subspace F of E every nonzero element admits an orthogonal direction, then E is isometric to a Hilbert space. We conclude by presenting some open problems.

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