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We introduce a class of monotone σ-complete effect algebras, called representable, which are σ-homomorphic images of a class of monotone σ-complete effect algebras of functions taking values in the interval [0, 1] and with effect algebra operations defined by points. We exhibit different types of compatibilities and show their connection to representability. Finally, we study observables and show situations when information of an observable on all intervals of the form (−∞, t) gives full information about the observable.
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The paper has been supported by the Slovak Research and Development Agency under the contract APVV-0178-11, the grant VEGA No. 2/0059/12 SAV and by CZ.1.07/2.3.00/20.0051.
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Dvurečenskij, A. Representable Effect Algebras and Observables. Int J Theor Phys 53, 2855–2866 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10773-014-2083-z
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