Need Listing of Photon and Particle Quantum States

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the request for a comprehensive list of photon and particle quantum states, as well as classically entangled photon states. Participants explore the feasibility of such a list and discuss various categories of quantum states and observables.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to compile an up-to-date list of known photon and particle quantum states, as well as classically entangled photon states.
  • Another participant argues that the request is too broad and suggests that the possible states depend on experimental contexts and interactions, indicating that a single list may not exist.
  • A participant questions whether it is reasonable to categorize states into types such as spin, angular momentum, polarization, and energy level, and inquires about other major categories.
  • Another participant challenges the notion of creating a list of all observables, comparing it to asking how many things can be measured or detected.
  • One participant contributes the concepts of momentum and position as additional states.
  • A further inquiry is made regarding the complete list of quantum observables beyond charge, position, and momentum.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the feasibility of creating a comprehensive list of quantum states or observables. There are multiple competing views regarding the categorization and existence of such lists.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in defining quantum states and observables, as well as the dependence on experimental contexts and the nature of quantum systems.

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Hi,
I am learning quantum entanglement. I am interested to create an up to date list of all known :

- Photon Quantum States
- Particle Quantum States
- Classically entagled photon states

I guess that there is an organization out there that already have this info.
If someone can point me into a link I'd appreciate it.

Once I have the list I'll be able to go over each one to better understand it.

Alternatively, I'd appreciate if people can respond with the states and I'll create my own list.

Thanks for the help!
Adam
 
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This is much too broad a topic for a PF thread, not to mention that your request is an impossible task in any case. The possible states of a quantum system depend on what kind of experiments you are doing and what kinds of interactions are present. There is no such thing as a single list of all such states.

If you are interested in experiments involving entanglement the best place to start is probably experiments in quantum computing.
 
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Hi Peter,

Is it reasonable to ask about the different categories of states such as spin, angular momentum, polarization, energy level... are there other major categories?

Thanks!
 
Adam Computes said:
Hi Peter,

Is it reasonable to ask about the different categories of states such as spin, angular momentum, polarization, energy level... are there other major categories?

Thanks!

This still doesn't make any sense, because you're asking if there is such a thing as a listing of all observables! That is like asking for how many things we can measure or detect.

Zz.
 
OK then, I will contribute momentum and position.
 
What are the complete list of quantum Observables besides charge, position and momentum?
 

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