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Quantum game interpretation for a special case of Parrondo’s paradox

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  • Zhu, Yong-fei
  • Xie, Neng-gang
  • Ye, Ye
  • Peng, Fa-rui

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By using the discrete Markov chain method, Parrondo’s paradox is studied by means of theoretical analysis and computer simulation, built on the case of game AB played in alternation with modulus M=4. We find that such a case does not have a definite stationary probability distribution and that payoffs of the game depend on the parity of the initial capital. Besides, this paper reveals the phenomenon that “processing in order produces non-deterministic results, while a random process produces deterministic results”. The quantum game method is used in a further study. The results show that the explanation of the game corresponding to a stationary probability distribution is that the probability of the initial capital has reached parity.

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  • Zhu, Yong-fei & Xie, Neng-gang & Ye, Ye & Peng, Fa-rui, 2011. "Quantum game interpretation for a special case of Parrondo’s paradox," Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, Elsevier, vol. 390(4), pages 579-586.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:phsmap:v:390:y:2011:i:4:p:579-586
    DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2010.10.039
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