Quantum Measurements Constrained by the Third Law of Thermodynamics

Explore the constraints imposed by the third law of thermodynamics on quantum measurements in this 40-minute seminar presented by Dr. M. Hamed Mohammady from RCQI, IP SAS, Bratislava. Delve into the concept of minimally invasive measurements in quantum theory and their significance in foundational questions about quantum reality. Examine the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen criterion of physical reality and the role of "ideal" measurements. Investigate "repeatable" measurements and their importance in establishing the existence of properties in quantum systems. Learn about the Wigner-Araki-Yanase theorem and its implications for conservation laws in measurement interactions. Discover how the third law of thermodynamics affects various classes of minimally invasive measurements, including ideal, repeatable, approximately ideal, and first-kind measurements. Consider the implications of these findings on the assignment of reality to quantum systems and the "Unsharp Reality" project of Busch and Jaeger. Gain insights into the intersection of quantum theory, thermodynamics, and the nature of reality in this thought-provoking seminar from the Quantum Information and Quantum Computing Seminars series at CTP PAS.

M. H. Mohammady (RCQI, IP SAS): Quantum measurements constrained by the third law of thermodynamics