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Einselection and decoherence from an information theory perspective

Wojciech Hubert Zurek

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We introduce and investigate a simple model of conditional quantum dynamics. It allows for a discussion of the information-theoretic aspects of quantum measurements, decoherence, and environment-induced superselection (einselection).

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We introduce and investigate a simple model of conditional quantum dynamics. It allows for a discussion of the information-theoretic aspects of quantum measurements, decoherence, and environment-induced superselection (einselection).

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We introduce and investigate a simple model of conditional quantum dynamics. It allows for a discussion of the information-theoretic aspects of quantum measurements, decoherence, and environment-induced superselection (einselection).

Key concepts: Quantum decoherence, Superselection, Perspective (graphical), Simple (philosophy), Quantum dissipation, Physics, Quantum mechanics, Quantum

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