Published July 23, 2004 | Version v1
Journal article

Quantum correlations and Nash equilibria of a bi-matrix game

Creators

  • 1. HuMP-Hull Mathematical Physics, Department of Mathematics, University of Hull (United Kingdom)

Description

Playing a symmetric bi-matrix game is usually physical implemented by sharing pairs of 'objects' between two players. A new setting is proposed that explicitly shows effects of quantum correlations between the pairs on the structure of payoff relations and the 'solutions' of the game. The setting allows a re-expression of the game such that the players play the classical game when their moves are performed on pairs of objects having correlations that satisfy Bell's inequalities. If players receive pairs having quantum correlations the resulting game cannot be considered another classical symmetric bi-matrix game. Also the Nash equilibria of the game are found to be decided by the nature of the correlations. (letter to the editor)

Availability note (English)

Available online at http://stacks.iop.org/0305-4470/37/L353/a4_29_l04.pdf or at the Web site for the Journal of Physics. A, Mathematical and General (ISSN 1361-6447) http://www.iop.org/

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. A, Mathematical and General
Journal Volume
37
Journal Issue
29
Journal Page Range
p. L353-L359
ISSN
0305-4470
CODEN
JPHAC5

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
35070530
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
BELL THEOREM; CORRELATIONS; GAME THEORY; MATHEMATICAL SOLUTIONS; QUANTUM MECHANICS
Descriptors DEC
MATHEMATICS; MECHANICS; STATISTICS