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Quantum set theory. (English) Zbl 1044.81010

The formulation of quantum physics in terms of lattice theory, as introduced by Birkhoff and von Neumann, represents a system of quantum physics as a Hilbert space whose elements correspond to physical states while propositions correspond to closed subspaces of the Hilbert space. These subspaces form a complete orthomodular lattice which may be considered as a quantum logic. G. Takeuti in [Quantum Set Theory, Current Issues in Quantum Logic], E. Beltrametti and B. C. van Frassen, (eds.), (Plenum, New York), 303–322 (1981; Zbl 0537.03044)] developed a quantum set theory based on quantum logic. The authors continue research in this direction. They formulate the quantum set theory by introducing a strong implication corresponding to the lattice order, and represent the basic concepts of quantum physics such as propositions, symmetries, and states.

MSC:

81P10 Logical foundations of quantum mechanics; quantum logic (quantum-theoretic aspects)
03E70 Nonclassical and second-order set theories
03G12 Quantum logic
06C15 Complemented lattices, orthocomplemented lattices and posets

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Zbl 0537.03044
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