Quantum correlation games

Azhar Iqbal; S. Weigert

doi:10.1088/0305-4470/37/22/012

Quantum correlation games

Azhar Iqbal, S. Weigert

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Abstract

A new approach to play games quantum mechanically is proposed. We consider two players who perform measurements in an EPR-type setting. The payoff relations are defined as functions of correlations, i.e. without reference to classical or quantum mechanics. Classical bi-matrix games are reproduced if the input states are classical and perfectly anti-correlated, that is, for a classical correlation game. However, for a quantum correlation game, with an entangled singlet state as input, qualitatively different solutions are obtained. For example, the Prisoners' Dilemma acquires a Nash equilibrium if both players apply a mixed strategy. It appears to be conceptually impossible to reproduce the properties of quantum correlation games within the framework of classical games.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	5873-5885
Number of pages	12
Journal	Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and General
Volume	37
Issue number	22
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1088/0305-4470/37/22/012
Publication status	Published - 4 Jun 2004

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