PIRSA:09060026

Higher-dimensional quantum mechanics

Vicary, J. (2009). Higher-dimensional quantum mechanics. Perimeter Institute. https://pirsa.org/09060026

Vicary, Jamie. Higher-dimensional quantum mechanics. Perimeter Institute, Jun. 04, 2009, https://pirsa.org/09060026 

          @misc{ pirsa_PIRSA:09060026,
            doi = {10.48660/09060026},
            url = {https://pirsa.org/09060026},
            author = {Vicary, Jamie},
            keywords = {Quantum Information, Quantum Foundations},
            language = {en},
            title = {Higher-dimensional quantum mechanics},
            publisher = {Perimeter Institute},
            year = {2009},
            month = {jun},
            note = {PIRSA:09060026 see, \url{https://pirsa.org}}
          }

Jamie Vicary University of Oxford

DOI 10.48660/09060026
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Talk Type Conference
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Abstract

We sketch some ideas about how higher-dimensional categories could be used to extend conventional quantum mechanics. The physical motivation comes from quantum field theory, for which higher-dimensional category theory is very relevant. We discuss how this new approach would affect familiar aspects of quantum theory, such as observables and the Copenhagen interpretation. Few solid answers will be given, but hopefully some discussion will be generated!