Etymology

Gleason's theorem

Today it means: A mathematical theorem, important for quantum logic, proving that the Born rule for the probability of obtaining specific results for a given measurement follows naturally from the structure formed by the lattice of events in a real or complex Hilbert space. Full definition →

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The story

Named after Andrew M. Gleason.

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