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Introduction to Weak Measurements and Weak Values

Boaz Tamir, Eliahu Cohen

Published May 14, 2013• 160 citations
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Abstract

We present a short review of the theory of weak measurement. This should serve as a map for the theory and an easy way to get familiar with the main results, problems and paradoxes raised by the theory. Quanta 2013; 2: 7–17.
DOI
10.12743/quanta.v2i1.14

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