Quantum Contextuality: Learn with Books & Articles

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around finding resources, specifically books and articles, that explain quantum contextuality and its mathematical formalism in an understandable manner. The scope includes recommendations for educational materials suitable for graduate-level physics students.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests recommendations for books or articles on quantum contextuality.
  • Another participant inquires about the original poster's mathematical background to tailor the recommendations appropriately.
  • A suggestion is made to start with the mathematical formalism in the book by Ballentine, indicating it may be suitable for someone with a graduate-level understanding.
  • The original poster confirms their background in Hilbert spaces and requests the exact title of the recommended book.
  • A link to the Ballentine book is provided, along with a suggestion to look for another book at a local library.

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Participants generally agree on the need for appropriate educational resources, but there is no consensus on specific materials beyond the mention of Ballentine.

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Participants have not fully explored the range of available resources or discussed the depth of content in the suggested materials.

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This discussion may be useful for graduate students in physics seeking to understand quantum contextuality and looking for suitable educational resources.

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Is there anybody who can help me in introducing some chapters of books or maybe some articles that teaches Quantum contextuality and its mathematical formalism in an understandable format? thanks.
 
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omidaut said:
Is there anybody who can help me in introducing some chapters of books or maybe some articles that teaches Quantum contextuality and its mathematical formalism in an understandable format? thanks.

What is your math background?

I'm asking because you've tagged this thread with an "A" prefix, indicating that you want an answer suitable for someone who has completed an undergraduate physics major and is now in graduate school working towards a master's or PhD degree. If so, you should start by thoroughly nailing down the mathematical formalism in Ballentine.
 
Nugatory said:
What is your math background?

I'm asking because you've tagged this thread with an "A" prefix, indicating that you want an answer suitable for someone who has completed an undergraduate physics major and is now in graduate school working towards a master's or PhD degree. If so, you should start by thoroughly nailing down the mathematical formalism in Ballentine.
Thanks for your reply. You are right. I am a master student in physics and I know Hilbert spaces and some mathematical knowledges needed for QM. BTW, what is the exact name of your mentioned book?
 

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