Fleming, Gordon N. (2013) Response to Pashby: Time operators and POVM observables in quantum mechanics. [Preprint]

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I argue against a general time observable in quantum mechanics except for quantum gravity theory. Then I argue in support of case specific arrival time and dwell time observables with a cautionary note concerning the broad approach to POVM observables because of the wild proliferation available.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Fleming, Gordon N. gnf1@psu.edu
Keywords:	parameter time, time operators, time observables, PVM, POVM
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Structure of Theories General Issues > Theory Change
Depositing User:	Gordon N. Fleming
Date Deposited:	12 Apr 2013 12:33
Last Modified:	30 Jul 2013 15:18
Item ID:	9669
Official URL:	http://gravity.psu.edu/events/cosmology-time/
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Structure of Theories General Issues > Theory Change
Date:	11 April 2013
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/9669

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