Characterizing quantum theory in terms of information-theoretic constraints

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Characterizing quantum theory in terms of information-theoretic constraints. / Clifton, Rob; Bub, Jeffrey; Halvorson, Hans.

I: Foundations of Physics, Bind 33, Nr. 11, 2003, s. 1561-1591.

Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt

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Clifton, R, Bub, J & Halvorson, H 2003, 'Characterizing quantum theory in terms of information-theoretic constraints', Foundations of Physics, bind 33, nr. 11, s. 1561-1591. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026056716397

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Clifton, R., Bub, J., & Halvorson, H. (2003). Characterizing quantum theory in terms of information-theoretic constraints. Foundations of Physics, 33(11), 1561-1591. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026056716397

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Clifton R, Bub J, Halvorson H. Characterizing quantum theory in terms of information-theoretic constraints. Foundations of Physics. 2003;33(11):1561-1591. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026056716397

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Clifton, Rob ; Bub, Jeffrey ; Halvorson, Hans. / Characterizing quantum theory in terms of information-theoretic constraints. I: Foundations of Physics. 2003 ; Bind 33, Nr. 11. s. 1561-1591.

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