The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
Next year, there will be a 100-year celebration of quantum mechanics, but there is no consensus on the interpretation of this theory. This reprint presents recent works on one of the most intriguing interpretations, the many-worlds interpretation, presented at a workshop in October 2022 at Tel Aviv...
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| description | Next year, there will be a 100-year celebration of quantum mechanics, but there is no consensus on the interpretation of this theory. This reprint presents recent works on one of the most intriguing interpretations, the many-worlds interpretation, presented at a workshop in October 2022 at Tel Aviv University. The many-worlds interpretation solves the measurement problem, avoids action at a distance and indeterminism, and does not contradict empirical evidence. The main question discussed in the workshop was as follows: why is it not in the consensus? Major issues such as preferred basis, the meaning of probability, non-locality, and alternative approaches were discussed, which are increasingly drawing attention in physics and philosophy. The contributions demonstrated a striking diversity in understanding the basic concepts. What are the worlds in the many-worlds interpretation? Do the worlds diverge or split? Is probability objective or subjective, or is it just an illusion? Can we avoid the non-separability of quantum mechanics? Many questions were raised and significant progress in understanding was achieved, but the papers showed that consensus is still far away. This reprint describes the current status of the research and will be invaluable for physicists and philosophers who want to resolve the long-standing problem of the interpretation of quantum mechanics. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1392432024-07-04T09:31:38Z The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics Vaidman, Lev many-worlds interpretation interpretations of quantum mechanics determinism action at a distance Everettian quantum mechanics many-worlds theory primitive ontology principle and constructive theories wavefunction 3D space Born rule branch counting wavefunctional formulation of quantum field theory quantum gravity background-independence many worlds local quantum theory local hidden variable theory relativistic quantum theory Bell’s theorem consistent histories measurement problem quasi-classicality distributive justice Everett quantum mechanics rational choice ontology multiverse wavefunction realism hidden variables Convivial Solipsism Everett’s interpretation QBism perspectival interpretation Realism entanglement non-locality EPR experiment Wigner’s friend Everett interpretation chance centered propositions indexicals foundations of physics relational quantum mechanics Informational Monism Ontic Structural Realism inference to the best explanation case discrimination counterfactuals Foundations of Quantum Mechanics Many-Worlds interpretation probability typicality open systems view general quantum theory of open systems quantum waves many worlds interpretation Keldysh time contour quantum teleportation locality unitary quantum theory Everett Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics personal identity probability in quantum mechanics n/a thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PH Physics thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PH Physics::PHQ Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory) Next year, there will be a 100-year celebration of quantum mechanics, but there is no consensus on the interpretation of this theory. This reprint presents recent works on one of the most intriguing interpretations, the many-worlds interpretation, presented at a workshop in October 2022 at Tel Aviv University. The many-worlds interpretation solves the measurement problem, avoids action at a distance and indeterminism, and does not contradict empirical evidence. The main question discussed in the workshop was as follows: why is it not in the consensus? Major issues such as preferred basis, the meaning of probability, non-locality, and alternative approaches were discussed, which are increasingly drawing attention in physics and philosophy. The contributions demonstrated a striking diversity in understanding the basic concepts. What are the worlds in the many-worlds interpretation? Do the worlds diverge or split? Is probability objective or subjective, or is it just an illusion? Can we avoid the non-separability of quantum mechanics? Many questions were raised and significant progress in understanding was achieved, but the papers showed that consensus is still far away. This reprint describes the current status of the research and will be invaluable for physicists and philosophers who want to resolve the long-standing problem of the interpretation of quantum mechanics. 2024-07-04T09:31:33Z 2024-07-04T09:31:33Z 2024 book ONIX_20240704_9783725810697_39 9783725810697 9783725810703 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/139243 eng application/octet-stream Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International https://mdpi.com/books/pdfview/book/9238 https://mdpi.com/books/pdfview/book/9238 MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 10.3390/books978-3-7258-1070-3 10.3390/books978-3-7258-1070-3 46cabcaa-dd94-4bfe-87b4-55023c1b36d0 9783725810697 9783725810703 252 open access |
| spellingShingle | many-worlds interpretation interpretations of quantum mechanics determinism action at a distance Everettian quantum mechanics many-worlds theory primitive ontology principle and constructive theories wavefunction 3D space Born rule branch counting wavefunctional formulation of quantum field theory quantum gravity background-independence many worlds local quantum theory local hidden variable theory relativistic quantum theory Bell’s theorem consistent histories measurement problem quasi-classicality distributive justice Everett quantum mechanics rational choice ontology multiverse wavefunction realism hidden variables Convivial Solipsism Everett’s interpretation QBism perspectival interpretation Realism entanglement non-locality EPR experiment Wigner’s friend Everett interpretation chance centered propositions indexicals foundations of physics relational quantum mechanics Informational Monism Ontic Structural Realism inference to the best explanation case discrimination counterfactuals Foundations of Quantum Mechanics Many-Worlds interpretation probability typicality open systems view general quantum theory of open systems quantum waves many worlds interpretation Keldysh time contour quantum teleportation locality unitary quantum theory Everett Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics personal identity probability in quantum mechanics n/a thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PH Physics thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PH Physics::PHQ Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory) The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics |
| title | The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics |
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| topic | many-worlds interpretation interpretations of quantum mechanics determinism action at a distance Everettian quantum mechanics many-worlds theory primitive ontology principle and constructive theories wavefunction 3D space Born rule branch counting wavefunctional formulation of quantum field theory quantum gravity background-independence many worlds local quantum theory local hidden variable theory relativistic quantum theory Bell’s theorem consistent histories measurement problem quasi-classicality distributive justice Everett quantum mechanics rational choice ontology multiverse wavefunction realism hidden variables Convivial Solipsism Everett’s interpretation QBism perspectival interpretation Realism entanglement non-locality EPR experiment Wigner’s friend Everett interpretation chance centered propositions indexicals foundations of physics relational quantum mechanics Informational Monism Ontic Structural Realism inference to the best explanation case discrimination counterfactuals Foundations of Quantum Mechanics Many-Worlds interpretation probability typicality open systems view general quantum theory of open systems quantum waves many worlds interpretation Keldysh time contour quantum teleportation locality unitary quantum theory Everett Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics personal identity probability in quantum mechanics n/a thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PH Physics thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PH Physics::PHQ Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory) |
| topic_facet | many-worlds interpretation interpretations of quantum mechanics determinism action at a distance Everettian quantum mechanics many-worlds theory primitive ontology principle and constructive theories wavefunction 3D space Born rule branch counting wavefunctional formulation of quantum field theory quantum gravity background-independence many worlds local quantum theory local hidden variable theory relativistic quantum theory Bell’s theorem consistent histories measurement problem quasi-classicality distributive justice Everett quantum mechanics rational choice ontology multiverse wavefunction realism hidden variables Convivial Solipsism Everett’s interpretation QBism perspectival interpretation Realism entanglement non-locality EPR experiment Wigner’s friend Everett interpretation chance centered propositions indexicals foundations of physics relational quantum mechanics Informational Monism Ontic Structural Realism inference to the best explanation case discrimination counterfactuals Foundations of Quantum Mechanics Many-Worlds interpretation probability typicality open systems view general quantum theory of open systems quantum waves many worlds interpretation Keldysh time contour quantum teleportation locality unitary quantum theory Everett Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics personal identity probability in quantum mechanics n/a thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PH Physics thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PH Physics::PHQ Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory) |
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