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Interference in quantum correlations
Phys. Rev. Research 8, 013073 – Published 23 January, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/5l43-22dp
Abstract
We show that the expectation values of operators of multiparticle systems consist of two contributions: (1) one that solely involves probabilities and (2) one arising from interference. We demonstrate that a nonvanishing interference contribution is necessary to either surpass classical bounds, such as the Clauser-Horne-Shimony-Holt border, or create contradictions to classical predictions, as in the Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger scenario.
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