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Existence of macroscopic spatial superpositions in collapse theories.

Authors :
Gao, Shan
Source :
Studies in History & Philosophy of Science Part A. Apr2021, Vol. 86, p1-5. 5p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

It is shown that the collapse dynamics in the CSL model will entangle two independent systems under certain conditions, and their state after collapse may be an entangled superposition of spatially separated states. However, since the conditions can hardly be satisfied in reality, the occurrence of such superpositions is very improbable, and thus collapse theories still provide a promising solution to the measurement problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*QUANTUM mechanics

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00393681
Volume :
86
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Studies in History & Philosophy of Science Part A
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
150431702
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shpsa.2020.12.007