Informational derivation of quantum theory
Abstract
We derive quantum theory from purely informational principles. Five elementary axioms—causality, perfect distinguishability, ideal compression, local distinguishability, and pure conditioning—define a broad class of theories of information processing that can be regarded as standard. One postulate—purification—singles out quantum theory within this class.
- Publication:
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Physical Review A
- Pub Date:
- July 2011
- DOI:
- arXiv:
- arXiv:1011.6451
- Bibcode:
- 2011PhRvA..84a2311C
- Keywords:
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- 03.67.Ac;
- 03.65.Ta;
- Quantum algorithms protocols and simulations;
- Foundations of quantum mechanics;
- measurement theory;
- Quantum Physics;
- Mathematical Physics
- E-Print:
- 47 pages, published version + table of contents