Quantum-classical interactions and measurement: A consistent description using statistical ensembles on configuration space

M. Reginatto*, M. J.W. Hall

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Abstract

We provide an overview of a canonical formalism that describes mixed quantum-classical systems in terms of statistical ensembles on configuration space, and discuss applications to measurement theory. It is shown that the formalism allows a general description of the measurement of a quantum system by a classical apparatus without running into inconsistencies. An example of classical and quantum particles interacting gravitationally is also given.

Original languageEnglish
Article number012038
JournalJournal of Physics: Conference Series
Volume174
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event4th International Workshop on Decoherence, Information, Complexity and Entropy: From Quantum Mechanics Through Complexity to Spacetime: The Role of Emergent Dynamical Structures, DICE 2008 - Castiglioncello, Tuscany, Italy
Duration: 22 Sept 200826 Sept 2008

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