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1. Elementary Quantum Mechanics

Roland L. Omnes

Published Dec 31, 1994• 0 citations

Abstract

5.8 Schematic of the pairs of particles produced by the EPR source with each carrying the same "hidden variables", i.e. outcomes of the measurements of Z and X. 161 5.9 Pairs of particles produced by the EPR source with the same "hidden variables".162 5.10 Schematic of the source creating two particles, one is sent to Alice and one is sent to Bob.

DOI: 10.1515/9780691187433-003

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