Subjective and objective probabilities in quantum mechanics

Mark Srednicki
Phys. Rev. A 71, 052107 – Published 31 May 2005

Abstract

We discuss how the apparently objective probabilities predicted by quantum mechanics can be treated in the framework of Bayesian probability theory, in which all probabilities are subjective. Our results are in accord with earlier work by Caves, Fuchs, and Schack, but our approach and emphasis are different. We also discuss the problem of choosing a noninformative prior for a density matrix.

  • Received 14 January 2005

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.71.052107

©2005 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Mark Srednicki*

  • Department of Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USA

  • *Electronic mail: mark@physics.ucsb.edu

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Vol. 71, Iss. 5 — May 2005

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