Journal of Mathematical Physics

Reversible dynamics in a proposition−state structure

Vittorio Gorini, Antonio Zecca A

Published Mar 1, 1975• 12 citations

Abstract

We propose an intrinsic definition of reversible dynamical evolution of a physical system based on a unified formulation of the principle of superposition within an axiomatic approach to quantum mechanics.

DOI: 10.1063/1.522577

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