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Algebras of operators on Hilbert space, $C^*-$algebras, von Neumann algebras, non-commutative geometry

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Is there a general notion of entropy for the states of a C*algebra?

There are several different definitions of entropy associated with operator algebras. It would be good if you knew which one you were referring to. Do you have a reference? I expect you're talking abo …
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Spectral decomposition for an arbitrary linear combination of position and momentum operators

I'm going to give a remarkably unhelpful answer. Namely: shouldn't this be a straightforward (although rather ugly) calculation using the techniques of quantum optics? Unfortunately, I don't know quan …
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