Reference

Quantum-finance glossary:
the terms that matter.

Plain-language definitions for the models behind Tidava — written so a trader can understand them, not just a physicist.

Short answer: “quantum-inspired” finance borrows probability amplitudes, wave functions and state-space geometry and runs them on classical computers. It is not quantum computing and it does not guarantee returns.

Definitions

Probability-wave field

A representation of price as a distribution of possible states, with constructive and destructive interference around key levels.

Phase-space embedding

Takens delay embedding turns a one-dimensional price history into a geometric trajectory. Recurring shapes can reveal regime changes that a moving average hides.

Shannon entropy

A measure of uncertainty or disorder. Low entropy means the market is more structured; high entropy means it is noisy and less predictable.

Hawkes process

A self-exciting point process used to model clustering in market events. A burst of activity raises the probability of another event nearby.

Ising model

A lattice model from statistical physics used here as a social-physics lens on crowd alignment and sentiment phase transitions.

Markov regime

A state model that classifies the market into regimes such as trending, mean-reverting, volatile or thin liquidity.

Wavelet decomposition

A multi-scale view of price that separates short-term noise from longer swings.

Quantum-inspired

Using mathematics inspired by quantum mechanics on classical hardware. Tidava does not use a quantum computer.

Why a glossary matters

Clear definitions make analysis auditable. If a model cannot explain its terms, you cannot judge whether it is useful. Tidava publishes its model names and limitations for that reason.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tidava?

Tidava is a web-based market-analysis terminal. It applies quantum-inspired mathematics — probability-wave fields, phase-space embedding, entropy, Hawkes processes, Ising sentiment and Markov regimes — to help you read market structure across equities, crypto, forex and commodities.

Is Tidava an AI trading terminal?

No. Tidava is not an AI trading terminal and does not place orders or manage money. It is a research and analysis workspace; you make your own decisions.

Does Tidava use a real quantum computer?

No. The models are quantum-inspired: they borrow concepts such as probability amplitudes and wave functions and run on classical CPUs/GPUs. Tidava does not claim quantum hardware or quantum advantage.

Does Tidava tell me what to buy or sell?

No. Tidava shows market state, structure, probability, context and risk framing. It is not financial advice and does not generate guaranteed buy/sell calls.

Which markets are covered?

Equities, crypto, forex, indices and commodities — more than 50 instruments, with multi-timeframe context.

How much does Tidava cost?

Tidava Pro is $14.99/month or $119.99/year after a 7-day free trial. No card is required to start the trial.

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