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AIP conference proceedings

A proof of von Neumann’s postulate in Quantum Mechanics

Elio Conte, Andrei Yu. Khrennikov

Published Jan 1, 2010• 14 citations
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Abstract

A Clifford algebraic analysis is explained. It gives proof of von Neumann’s postulate on quantum measurement. It is of basic significance to explain the problem of quantum wave function reduction in quantum mechanics.
DOI
10.1063/1.3431489

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