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arXiv:quant-ph/9901013

Questions on the concept of time

L. Foschini

Published Jan 8, 1999• 1 citation
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Abstract

Some notes and questions about the concept of time are exposed. Particular reference is given to the problem in quantum mechanics, in connection with the indeterminacy principle.
DOI
10.48550/arxiv.quant-ph/9901013

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