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Distinguishing Projective (von Neumann) Measurement from Unitary Transformations in Quantum Mechanics and Computing

Chinnaraji Annamalai (Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur)

DOI: 10.33774/coe-2026-hxkhf (Physics and Astronomy)
Licence : CC BY

Résumé : In quantum mechanics and quantum information science, state evolution occurs via two fundamental mechanisms: deterministic unitary gate transformations and projective (von Neumann) measurements. This paper formalizes the three mathematical and physical pillars that differentiate projective measurements from unitary operations: stochastic behavior governed by the Born rule, non-linearity introduced via wave function collapse normalization, and operational irreversibility. It provides rigorous mathematical derivations for state update rules, explores the role of eigenvalues and observables, and demonstrates the non-linearity of projective measurements through concrete mathematical examples.

Publié le 23 Sep. 2026