Nonlinearity in quantum theory and closed timelike curves

Michael J. Cassidy
Phys. Rev. D 52, 5676 – Published 15 November 1995
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Abstract

We examine the consequences of the density matrix approach to quantum theory in the context of a model spacetime containing closed timelike curves. We find that, in general, an initially pure state will evolve in a nonlinear way to a mixed quantum state. CPT invariance and the implications of this nonlinearity for the statistical interpretation of quantum theory are discussed.

  • Received 13 March 1995

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.52.5676

©1995 American Physical Society

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Michael J. Cassidy

  • Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge, Silver Street, Cambridge, CB3 9EW, England

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Vol. 52, Iss. 10 — 15 November 1995

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