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arXiv:2409.07597 · Universe

Introduction to Bell’s Inequality in Quantum Mechanics

M. S. Guimarães, I. Roditi, Silvio Paolo sorella

Published Oct 15, 2024• 8 citations
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Abstract

A pedagogical introduction to Bell’s inequality in Quantum Mechanics is presented. Several examples, ranging from spin 1/2 to coherent and squeezed states are worked out. The generalization to Mermin’s inequalities and to GHZ states is also outlined.
DOI
10.3390/universe10100396

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