Three sins against physics by an exaggerated quantum information perspective

TL;DR

The paper critiques common misconceptions in quantum information perspectives that can distort understanding of physics, emphasizing the importance of correct assumptions and interpretations.

Contribution

It identifies three specific pitfalls in quantum information approaches that can lead to misleading claims about physical phenomena.

Findings

Light coherence does not require quantized light

Generators of unitary evolutions are often overlooked

Approaching nature as an adversary can distort scientific understanding

Abstract

I point out three ways in which the perspective of quantum information may lead to distorted claims about physics: forgetting that light does not need to be quantised to show coherence; ignoring the generators of unitary evolutions; and approaching the discovery of nature as a fight against an adversary.