# Backward evolving quantum states

@article{Vaidman2007BackwardEQ,
title={Backward evolving quantum states},
author={Lev Vaidman},
journal={Journal of Physics A},
year={2007},
volume={40},
pages={3275-3284}
}
• L. Vaidman
• Published 2007
• Physics
• Journal of Physics A
The basic concept of the two-state vector formalism, which is the time symmetric approach to quantum mechanics, is the backward evolving quantum state. However, due to the time asymmetry of the memory's arrow of time, the possible ways to manipulate a backward evolving quantum state differ from those for a standard, forward evolving quantum state. The similarities and the differences between forward and backward evolving quantum states regarding the no-cloning theorem, nonlocal measurements and… Expand
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