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Equation 31 · Part 3 · A Reference Frame Becomes Classical by Publishing Its Orientation

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ρF(g)\rho_F(g)
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What this part means

The lower label selects a particular version, component, or indexed member of the quantity. For example, x₀ and xₜ can be values at different positions.

Its job in the formula

A subscript distinguishes a version, component, step, or member of a quantity. It does not automatically mean multiplication.

The passage around this formula

If ρF(g)\rho_F(g) is the same for every g , no measurement on F can reveal orientation. If the states differ, a measurement may estimate g , but its quality depends on the cost function and on whether one is solving a local or global estimation problem.

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Learn the underlying idea

A subscript is a label attached below a symbol. It often selects a time step, component, category, or member of a sequence.

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