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View SchemaConsistent histories, quantum truth functionals, and hidden variables
| Authors | Robert B. Griffiths |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | quant-ph/9909049 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9909049 |
| DOI | 10.1016/S0375-9601(99)00888-9 |
| Journal | Phys. Lett. A 265 (2000) pp. 12-19 |
Abstract
A central principle of consistent histories quantum theory, the requirement that quantum descriptions be based upon a single framework (or family), is employed to show that there is no conflict between consistent histories and a no-hidden-variables theorem of Bell, and Kochen and Specker, contrary to a recent claim by Bassi and Ghirardi. The argument makes use of ``truth functionals'' defined on a Boolean algebra of classical or quantum properties.
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