Gleason's theorem

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A mathematical theorem, important for quantum logic, proving that the Born rule for the probability of obtaining specific results for a given measurement follows naturally from the structure formed by the lattice of events in a real or complex Hilbert space.

Word forms

Gleason's theorem

Etymology

Named after Andrew M. Gleason.

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