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Observing a superposition.
- Source :
- Synthese; Dec2021, Vol. 199 Issue 3/4, p7107-7129, 23p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The bare theory is a no-collapse version of quantum mechanics which predicts certain puzzling results for the introspective beliefs of human observers of superpositions. The bare theory can be interpreted to claim that an observer can form false beliefs about the outcome of an experiment which produces a superpositional result. It is argued that, when careful consideration is given to the observer's belief states and their evolution, the observer does not end up with the beliefs claimed. This result leads to questions about whether there can be any allure for no-collapse theories as austere as the bare theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- QUANTUM mechanics
QUANTUM measurement
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00397857
- Volume :
- 199
- Issue :
- 3/4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Synthese
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154096760
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-021-03106-7