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Effect algebras and unsharp quantum logics. (English) Zbl 1213.06004

Summary: The effects in a quantum-mechanical system form a partial algebra and a partially ordered set which is the prototypical example of the effect algebras discussed in this paper. The relationships among effect algebras and such structures as orthoalgebras and orthomodular posets are investigated, as are morphisms and group- valued measures (or charges) on effect algebras. It is proved that there is a universal group for every effect algebra, as well as a universal vector space over an arbitrary field.

MSC:

06C15 Complemented lattices, orthocomplemented lattices and posets
03G12 Quantum logic
81P10 Logical foundations of quantum mechanics; quantum logic (quantum-theoretic aspects)
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