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Understanding von Neumann's entropy

Authors :
Maziero, Jonas
Source :
Rev. Bras. Ensino Fis. 37, 1314 (2015)
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

We review the postulates of quantum mechanics that are needed to discuss the von Neumann's entropy. We introduce it as a generalization of Shannon's entropy and propose a simple game that makes easier understanding its physical meaning.<br />Comment: Didactic text, in Portuguese

Subjects

Subjects :
Quantum Physics

Details

Language :
Portuguese
Database :
arXiv
Journal :
Rev. Bras. Ensino Fis. 37, 1314 (2015)
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.1502.04489
Document Type :
Working Paper
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/S1806-11173711701