Subjective probability and quantum certainty

@article{Caves2006SubjectivePA,
  title={Subjective probability and quantum certainty},
  author={Carlton M. Caves and Christopher A. Fuchs and R. Schack},
  journal={Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics},
  year={2006},
  volume={38},
  pages={255-274}
}
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