Limitations on cloning in classical mechanics

作者:Fenyes Aaron*
来源:Journal of Mathematical Physics, 2012, 53(1): 012902.
DOI:10.1063/1.3676295

摘要

In this paper, we show that a result precisely analogous to the traditional quantum no-cloning theorem holds in classical mechanics. This classical no-cloning theorem does not prohibit classical cloning, we argue, because it is based on a too-restrictive definition of cloning. Using a less popular, more inclusive definition of cloning, we give examples of classical cloning processes. We also prove that a cloning machine must be at least as complicated as the object it is supposed to clone.

  • 出版日期2012-1