Non-statistical Weak Measurements

Jeff Tollaksen, Yakir Aharonov (a

Published Jan 1, 2006• 11 citations

Abstract

Non-statistical weak measurements yield weak values that are outside the range of eigenvalues and are not rare, suggesting that weak values are a property of every pre-and-post-selected ensemble. They also extend the applicability and valid regime of weak values.

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