What is an observable?

Foundations of Physics 19 (7):923-930 (1989)
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The concept of generalized observable in the scheme of Hilbert quantum mechanics is discussed. We give an example of a possible ambiguity of this notion. The role of interpretation and the strong connection with concrete experimental procedures in the discussion of generalized observables are stressed to explain the above ambiguity

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10.1007/bf01889306

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On the reality of spin and helicity.Paul Busch & Franklin E. Schroeck - 1989 - Foundations of Physics 19 (7):807-872.

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On the reality of spin and helicity.Paul Busch & Franklin E. Schroeck - 1989 - Foundations of Physics 19 (7):807-872.

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