Quantum Probability
Quantum probability is a framework that extends classical probability theory to account for the peculiar behaviors observed in quantum mechanics. Unlike classical probability, which deals with definite outcomes, quantum probability allows for the existence of superpositions, where particles can be in multiple states simultaneously until measured. This leads to unique phenomena, such as entanglement, where the state of one particle is linked to another, regardless of distance.
In quantum probability, the probabilities of different outcomes are derived from a mathematical object called a wave function. This wave function encodes all possible states of a quantum system and evolves over time according to the Schrödinger equation. When a measurement is made, the wave function collapses to a specific outcome, introducing inherent uncertainty and randomness into the process.