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why is not need for introducing a true collapse in bohmian interpretation?
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unica said:why is not need for introducing a true collapse in bohmian interpretation?
Wave function collapse is a concept in quantum mechanics that refers to the sudden reduction or collapse of the wave function of a particle into a single, definite state when it is observed or measured.
Wave function collapse occurs due to the act of measurement or observation. It is believed that the interaction between the observer and the particle causes the wave function to collapse into a specific state.
The concept of wave function collapse plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior of particles at the quantum level. It helps explain why particles behave differently when observed and how the measurement process affects their state.
No, wave function collapse cannot be reversed. Once the wave function has collapsed into a specific state, it remains that way. This is known as the "irreversibility" of the collapse process.
Wave function collapse is closely related to the uncertainty principle, which states that it is impossible to know both the position and momentum of a particle with absolute certainty. The measurement process involved in wave function collapse is one of the reasons for this uncertainty.