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Equation 15 · How Fast Can a Horizon Learn Which Path You Took?

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V(T)=e−ΓT,V(T)=e^{-\Gamma T},

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Inputs and operationse^-Gamma T
Result or conditionV(T)
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VV

Symbol V

V is part of the quantity the equation computes from the expression on the right.

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TT

Symbol T

T is an argument of the function-like quantity on the left; its role is set by that function’s stated inputs.

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e−ΓTe^{-\Gamma T}

Symbol e^-Gamma T

e−e^-Gamma T is one of the signed contributions combined to compute the quantity on the left.

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=

The expressions on both sides represent the same quantity under the stated assumptions.

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superscript

A raised number can be a power. When it is a label or bound, it selects a case or the upper limit of a sum; the formula’s structure distinguishes these uses.

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Suppose a field calculation actually justifies V(T)=e−ΓTV(T)=e^{-\Gamma T}. where Γ\Gamma has units of inverse time in the explicitly named time coordinate. Define a confidence deficit δ\delta . A Holevo-ceiling time is

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