Indefinite Quantum Causality

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2606.19438v1
• Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:02 GMT
• Title: Indefinite Quantum Causality
• Abstract summary: A growing literature is emerging on the possibility of relaxing the assumption and allowing for quantum indefiniteness in the causal order.<n>A prominent offshoot of this development is the emergence of indefinite causal order as a feasible resource for quantum information processing.<n>This review provides an overview of the current state of the art in the field, covering the methodology underlying indefinite quantum causality.
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• Abstract: In recent years, operational approaches to quantum foundations have been developed as a means of understanding the core principles and distinctive features of quantum theory. Such approaches typically view physical processes as sequences of operations, with earlier operations serving as causes of later effects. However, a growing literature is emerging on the possibility of relaxing this assumption and allowing for quantum indefiniteness in the causal order. This development stems from a variety of motivations, both fundamental and applied, including exploring the role of causality in quantum theory, the interplay between quantum theory and general relativity, and higher-order quantum computing. A prominent offshoot of this development is the emergence of indefinite causal order as a feasible resource for quantum information processing. This review provides an overview of the current state of the art in the field, covering the methodology underlying indefinite quantum causality within the so-called "process matrix formalism", outlining key results and experimental implementations, and discussing recent advances.

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