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View SchemaConsistent Quantum Counterfactuals
| Authors | Robert B. Griffiths |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | quant-ph/9805056 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9805056 |
| DOI | 10.1103/PhysRevA.60.R5 |
| Journal | Phys.Rev. A60 (1999) 5-8 |
Abstract
An analysis using classical stochastic processes is used to construct a consistent system of quantum counterfactual reasoning. When applied to a counterfactual version of Hardy's paradox, it shows that the probabilistic character of quantum reasoning together with the ``one framework'' rule prevents a logical contradiction, and there is no evidence for any mysterious nonlocal influences. Counterfactual reasoning can support a realistic interpretation of standard quantum theory (measurements reveal what is actually there) under appropriate circumstances.
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