Towards Quantum-Based DB+IR Processing Based on the Principle of Polyrepresentation

The cognitively motivated principle of polyrepresentation still lacks a theoretical foundation in IR. In this work, we discuss two competing polyrepresentation frameworks that are based on quantum theory. Both approaches support different aspects of polyrepresentation, where one is focused on the geometric properties of quantum theory while the other has a strong logical basis. We compare both approaches and outline how they can be combined to express further aspects of polyrepresentation.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2011
• Where: ECIR
• Authors: David Zellhöfer, Ingo Frommholz, Ingo Schmitt, Mounia Lalmas, Keith van Rijsbergen
• Keywords: ECIR 2011, Geometric Properties, Information Technology, Logical Basis, Quantum Theory