Contextuality, Complementarity, Signaling, and Bell tests

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In summary, the article discusses the interplay between complementarity and contextuality, and how it relates to Bell inequalities. Complementarity refers to the dependence of observable outcomes on experimental context, while contextuality is the concept of joint probability distributions not existing. The Bell inequalities are seen as tests for contextuality, specifically joint measurement contextuality. The article also examines the role of signaling, which can be an experimental artifact but can also be present in experimental data. The theory of Contextuality by Default is introduced, which includes an additional term to account for signaling in inequalities.
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This is a review devoted to the complementarity-contextuality interplay with connection to the Bell inequalities. We also discuss the experiments and the main issue of discussion is signaling patterns experimental data.
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This is a review devoted to the complementarity-contextuality interplay with connection to the Bell inequalities. Starting discussion with complementarity, we point out to contextuality as its seed. {\it Bohr-contextuality} is dependence of observable's outcome on the experimental context, on system-apparatus interaction. Probabilistically, complementarity means that the {\it joint probability distribution} (JPD) does not exist. Instead of the JPD, one has to operate with contextual probabilities. The Bell inequalities are interpreted as the statistical tests of contextuality and, hence, incompatibility. For context dependent probabilities, these inequalities may be violated. We stress that contextuality tested by the Bell inequalities is so called {\it joint measurement contextualit}y (JMC), the special case of Bohr's contextuality. Then, we examine the role of signaling (marginal inconsistency). In QM, signaling can be considered as an experimental artifact. However, often experimental data has signaling patterns. We discuss possible sources of signaling; for example, dependence of the state preparation on measurement settings. In principle, one can extract the measure of ``pure contextuality'' from data shadowed by signaling. This theory known as {\it Contextuality by Default} (CbD). It leads to inequalities with the additional term quantifying signaling, Bell-Dzhafarov-Kujala inequalities.
 

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FAQ: Contextuality, Complementarity, Signaling, and Bell tests

1. What is contextuality in quantum mechanics?

Contextuality refers to the property of quantum systems where their behavior cannot be explained by a single set of properties or variables. Instead, the behavior of a quantum system is dependent on the context in which it is measured or observed.

2. What is complementarity in quantum mechanics?

Complementarity is the idea that certain properties of a quantum system are mutually exclusive and cannot be observed simultaneously. This is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics and is often illustrated by the famous double-slit experiment.

3. What is signaling in quantum mechanics?

In quantum mechanics, signaling refers to the ability to transmit information faster than the speed of light. This is not possible according to the theory of relativity, and quantum mechanics adheres to this principle by not allowing for any type of instantaneous communication.

4. What is a Bell test in quantum mechanics?

A Bell test is an experimental test designed to determine whether or not a quantum system exhibits non-local behavior, also known as entanglement. This is done by measuring correlations between two distant particles and comparing them to the predictions of classical physics.

5. How do Bell tests support the theory of quantum mechanics?

Bell tests have consistently shown that quantum systems exhibit non-local behavior, which is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics. This provides strong evidence for the validity of the theory and supports the idea that quantum systems cannot be explained by classical physics.

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