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Revision as of 15:49, 17 May 2026


An observable is a physical quantity that can be measured in a quantum system.

Observables correspond to measurable quantities in a system.
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Quantum methods/observable.

Description

Observables are represented by operators. Measurement outcomes correspond to specific values of these quantities.

Properties

  • measurable quantity
  • represented by operators
  • linked to measurement

See also

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Author: Harold Foppele


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