Abstract
We derive quantum theory from purely informational principles. Five elementary axioms—causality, perfect distinguishability, ideal compression, local distinguishability, and pure conditioning—define a broad class of theories of information processing that can be regarded as standard. One postulate—purification—singles out quantum theory within this class.
- Received 29 November 2010
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.84.012311
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Questioning the rules of the game
Published 11 July 2011
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