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In 1936, G. Birkhoff and J. von Neumann introduced a groundbreaking algebraic structure in quantum mechanics, illustrating that simple observables correspond to an orthocomplemented and quasimodular lattice, Lq. This structure parallels the Boolean lattice of classical logic, suggesting a distinct quantum logic calculus applicable to quantum propositions. However, the notion that quantum propositions adhere to unique logical laws faces significant challenges, particularly regarding the universal validity of logical relationships beyond specific types of propositions.
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Quantum Logic, Peter Mittelstaedt
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- Title
- Quantum Logic
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Mittelstaedt
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Publisher
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 172
- ISBN13
- 9789400998735
- Category
- Philosophy, Theory and history of science
- Description
- In 1936, G. Birkhoff and J. von Neumann introduced a groundbreaking algebraic structure in quantum mechanics, illustrating that simple observables correspond to an orthocomplemented and quasimodular lattice, Lq. This structure parallels the Boolean lattice of classical logic, suggesting a distinct quantum logic calculus applicable to quantum propositions. However, the notion that quantum propositions adhere to unique logical laws faces significant challenges, particularly regarding the universal validity of logical relationships beyond specific types of propositions.