Discrete-continuous and classical-quantum

A discussion concerning the opposition between discretness and continuum in quantum mechanics is presented. In particular this duality is shown to be present not only in the early days of the theory, but remains actual, featuring different aspects of discretization. In particular discreteness of quantum mechanics is a key-stone for quantum information and quantum computation. A conclusion involving a concept of completeness linking discreteness and continuum is proposed.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2007
• Where: MSCS
• Authors: Thierry Paul
• Keywords: Different Aspects, MSCS 2007, Particular Discreteness, Quantum Mechanics