Higher-dimensional quantum mechanics
APA
Vicary, J. (2009). Higher-dimensional quantum mechanics. Perimeter Institute. https://pirsa.org/09060026
MLA
Vicary, Jamie. Higher-dimensional quantum mechanics. Perimeter Institute, Jun. 04, 2009, https://pirsa.org/09060026
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@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}} }
University of Oxford
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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!