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Join discussion regarding the different quantum interpretations and foundations. These discussions present some unique challenges since they deal with matters for which there is not an established "right" answer.

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EPR & Many-Worlds: Understanding the Basics

Nov 19, 2011 · Replies 21 · Nov 24, 2011

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How Does 'Collapse' Occur in Bohm Mech.

Nov 19, 2011 · Replies 2 · Nov 20, 2011

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Physical interpretation of quantum superposition

Nov 8, 2011 · Replies 16 · Nov 13, 2011

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What are some recommended books on interpreting quantum mechanics?

Nov 1, 2011 · Replies 2 · Nov 1, 2011

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De Broglie–Bohm pilot wave theory

Oct 19, 2011 · Replies 33 · Oct 20, 2011

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Susskind, superposition and interpretation

Oct 13, 2011 · Replies 8 · Oct 14, 2011

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Interpretation of Light Beam Intensity in QM

Oct 11, 2011 · Replies 1 · Oct 12, 2011

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Is Time-Reversed Causality Crucial in Cramer's Transactional Interpretation?

Jul 24, 2007 · Replies 3 · Oct 8, 2011

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Interpretation of De Broglie's wavelength ( matter wave ) for macro objects?

Oct 6, 2011 · Replies 6 · Oct 7, 2011

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A question on the Aharonov-Bohm effect

Oct 4, 2011 · Replies 10 · Oct 5, 2011

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De broglie wavelength for ordinary objects.

Oct 3, 2011 · Replies 2 · Oct 3, 2011

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Many Worlds interpretations and Groundhog Day

Sep 15, 2011 · Replies 1 · Sep 15, 2011

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What is the difference between true and measured degeneracy in physical systems?

Sep 12, 2011 · Replies 2 · Sep 12, 2011

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Difference between de Broglie waves and the normal waves which transfer energy?

Aug 13, 2011 · Replies 9 · Aug 19, 2011

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Many worlds in a single infinite universe

Jul 31, 2011 · Replies 8 · Aug 5, 2011

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How is the many worlds interpretation of QM related to the multiverse theory?

Jul 30, 2011 · Replies 1 · Jul 31, 2011

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Vector Potential applications in Aharonov-Bohm effect

Jul 11, 2011 · Replies 3 · Jul 11, 2011

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How and where does a de Broglie wave propagate?

Jun 23, 2011 · Replies 15 · Jul 5, 2011

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Why is the de Broglie wavelength larger than the particle it represents?

Jun 28, 2011 · Replies 10 · Jul 1, 2011

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Bell unequation and Bohm hidden variables

Jun 30, 2011 · Replies 3 · Jul 1, 2011

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Exploring Photon Trajectories in Double Slit Experiments

Jun 12, 2011 · Replies 199 · Jun 28, 2011

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An interpretation of hamiltonians, states and fields.

Jun 22, 2011 · Replies 9 · Jun 25, 2011

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More Support for The Copenhagen Interp.

Jun 23, 2011 · Replies 10 · Jun 23, 2011

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What causes the random decay of atoms in different interpretations?

Jun 17, 2011 · Replies 3 · Jun 17, 2011

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Is MWI Self-Contradictory and Does Time Travel Need a New Approach?

May 9, 2011 · Replies 209 · Jun 13, 2011

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QM interpretation like Many Worlds but with 'real' particles?

Jun 11, 2011 · Replies 3 · Jun 13, 2011

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Bohmian Mechanics - One Quick Question

Jun 6, 2011 · Replies 7 · Jun 7, 2011

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Would a real Quantum Computer falsify de Broglie/Bohm model?

Jun 6, 2011 · Replies 5 · Jun 6, 2011

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The Copernican Principle and the Waveform of Reality - A Copenhagen Bug

Apr 11, 2011 · Replies 57 · Jun 5, 2011

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What Medium Do De Broglie Waves Propagate Through?

May 29, 2011 · Replies 4 · May 30, 2011

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There is no Copenhagen interpretation of QM

Aug 24, 2009 · Replies 32 · May 26, 2011

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Different Variants of Different Interpretations

May 19, 2011 · Replies 9 · May 20, 2011

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Why MWI cannot explain the Born rule

Dec 17, 2009 · Replies 240 · May 16, 2011

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Struggling to understand the de Broglie equation

Apr 25, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 25, 2011

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QM Interpretations: Popularity & Desirability

Apr 19, 2011 · Replies 27 · Apr 21, 2011

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Many-worlds true quantum event generator

Apr 7, 2011 · Replies 121 · Apr 21, 2011

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Neumaier Thermal Interpretation of QM, valid?

Apr 15, 2011 · Replies 25 · Apr 20, 2011

Replies: 25

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Ballentine: Statistical Interpretation of QM

Apr 20, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 20, 2011

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Understanding de Broglie formula for massless particles

Apr 2, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 19, 2011

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Many worlds and probability amplitude. What does it represent?

Apr 18, 2011 · Replies 12 · Apr 19, 2011

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Probabilistic interpretation of wave function

Apr 16, 2011 · Replies 5 · Apr 19, 2011

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What does the probabilistic interpretation of QM claim?

Mar 11, 2011 · Replies 92 · Apr 18, 2011

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Is the Aharanov-Bohm Effect Independent of External Potential?

Apr 11, 2011 · Replies 10 · Apr 14, 2011

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De Broglie & Bohr: Electron Kinetic Energy Formula

Apr 1, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 2, 2011

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How does MWI resolve low probability multiverse events?

Aug 9, 2009 · Replies 28 · Mar 29, 2011

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De Broglie Wavelength and Wave Nature of a Bullet: Explanation and Significance

Mar 18, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 20, 2011

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Minimal elements of a MWI and the preferred basis problem

Feb 18, 2011 · Replies 4 · Mar 12, 2011

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Interpretation of correlator in 0+1 QFT

Mar 1, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 1, 2011

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Does Cold-Induced Melting Challenge the Many Worlds Interpretation?

Feb 22, 2011 · Replies 2 · Feb 22, 2011

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De Broglie's wavelength, what is it?

Feb 14, 2011 · Replies 12 · Feb 20, 2011

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Interpretations of Quantum for a Graduate Student

Feb 15, 2011 · Replies 31 · Feb 18, 2011

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Quantum Gravity & the Many-Worlds Interpretation

Feb 15, 2011 · Replies 29 · Feb 17, 2011

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MWI: Does Splitting Continue Forever?

Feb 16, 2011 · Replies 6 · Feb 16, 2011

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Can Bohm’s Pilot go backwards through time to maintain locality?

Feb 7, 2011 · Replies 8 · Feb 8, 2011

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Boltman interpretation of entropy

Aug 19, 2010 · Replies 19 · Feb 7, 2011

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Measurement-free definition of Virtual particles (MWI)

Feb 3, 2011 · Replies 4 · Feb 7, 2011

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The MWI and the Anthropic Principle

Jan 20, 2011 · Replies 7 · Jan 30, 2011

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Does Decoherence Von Neumann Interpretationrefute

Jan 14, 2011 · Replies 92 · Jan 23, 2011

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Observational evidence for many worlds (by Don N. Page)?

Jan 7, 2011 · Replies 7 · Jan 9, 2011

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Quantum Equilibrium in de broglie-bohm theory

Jan 3, 2011 · Replies 2 · Jan 7, 2011

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Are there any experiments that supports de broglie-Bohm theory?

Dec 30, 2010 · Replies 6 · Jan 7, 2011

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Survival of de Broglie-Bohm Theory in Latest Challenge - physicsworld.com

Dec 26, 2010 · Replies 30 · Jan 1, 2011

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Quantum Potential in Bohmian Mechanics?

Dec 29, 2010 · Replies 4 · Dec 30, 2010

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A Bohm-type Theory may be necessary?

Dec 26, 2010 · Replies 6 · Dec 28, 2010

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Minimum uncertainty wave packets energy interpretation

Dec 26, 2010 · Replies 7 · Dec 27, 2010

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Measurement in de broglie-bohm theory

Nov 17, 2010 · Replies 16 · Dec 20, 2010

Replies: 16

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Possible argument in favor of many worlds interpretation

Dec 9, 2010 · Replies 1 · Dec 10, 2010

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Feynman and Bohmian mechanics (at the macroscopic level)

Nov 16, 2010 · Replies 15 · Dec 2, 2010

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De Broglie wavelength and mass

Nov 25, 2010 · Replies 2 · Nov 29, 2010

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Is the Many-Worlds Interpretation Symmetrical?

Nov 21, 2010 · Replies 6 · Nov 24, 2010

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De Broglie Wavelength - Can a Person Move Slow Enough?

Nov 13, 2010 · Replies 4 · Nov 16, 2010

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Can't The Collapse of The Wave Function be Explained Without MWI?

Sep 28, 2010 · Replies 2 · Nov 6, 2010

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Envariance vs Bohm: Is Quantum Mechanics Truly Deterministic?

Oct 2, 2010 · Replies 6 · Oct 4, 2010

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Geometric and Physical Interpretation of Diagonalization

Oct 28, 2006 · Replies 4 · Sep 20, 2010

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De Broglie's wave frequencies for particles

Sep 17, 2010 · Replies 9 · Sep 18, 2010

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Deriving the De Broglie Wavelength

Aug 30, 2010 · Replies 1 · Aug 30, 2010

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The Many Worlds Theory and Immortality

Aug 25, 2010 · Replies 1 · Aug 25, 2010

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The probability interpretation of the wavefunction?

Aug 21, 2010 · Replies 10 · Aug 22, 2010

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Aharanov-Bohm Effect: Where Does the Factor of c Come From?

Aug 6, 2010 · Replies 7 · Aug 6, 2010

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Physical interpretation of operators in QM?

Jul 16, 2010 · Replies 10 · Jul 20, 2010

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Are de Broglie's waves and wave functions practically the same thing?

Jul 8, 2010 · Replies 19 · Jul 9, 2010

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Will MWI Ever Make Sense with Probability in Quantum Mechanics?

Jun 23, 2010 · Replies 69 · Jul 2, 2010

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Why Is MWI's Compatibility with Special Relativity Seldom Discussed?

Jun 26, 2010 · Replies 3 · Jun 26, 2010

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De Broglie wavelengths and electron diffraction

Jun 14, 2010 · Replies 6 · Jun 15, 2010

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Interpretations of QM: Benefits & Insights

Jun 12, 2010 · Replies 7 · Jun 14, 2010

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MWI and Contacting Other Worlds

Jun 8, 2010 · Replies 14 · Jun 10, 2010

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Difference betweem Many Worlds and Consistent Histories?

Jun 5, 2010 · Replies 4 · Jun 8, 2010

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What are the differences between the old and current Copenhagen Interpretation?

May 2, 2010 · Replies 25 · May 4, 2010

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Is the Wave Function a Physical Reality in Quantum Mechanics?

Apr 8, 2010 · Replies 10 · Apr 16, 2010

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Understanding the Propagator in Quantum Field Theory

Apr 6, 2010 · Replies 3 · Apr 8, 2010

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How can I find free resources for Bohmian quantum gravity?

Mar 17, 2010 · Replies 2 · Mar 18, 2010

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Bohmian Interpretation: Equivalent or not to Standard QM

Apr 15, 2009 · Replies 50 · Feb 24, 2010

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Cramer's Transactional Interpretation

May 11, 2006 · Replies 5 · Feb 21, 2010

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Many Worlds and the arrow of time

Feb 12, 2010 · Replies 2 · Feb 13, 2010

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Are De-Broglie & Bohr's Stationary Orbits Different?

Jan 29, 2010 · Replies 4 · Jan 29, 2010

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Meaning of velocity in Bohm interpretation

Jan 28, 2010 · Replies 3 · Jan 28, 2010

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Status of deBroglie-Bohm pilot wave theory

Jan 8, 2009 · Replies 56 · Jan 13, 2010

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Physical interpretation of unitary transformation

Dec 29, 2009 · Replies 3 · Jan 3, 2010

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Does anyone actually use the term ensemble interpretation ?

Dec 3, 2009 · Replies 51 · Dec 24, 2009

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Question about Deriving the de Broglie Wavelength

Mar 3, 2008 · Replies 22 · Dec 23, 2009

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Quantum Interpretations

Welcome to the Quantum Interpretations forum!

Discuss the foundations of Quantum Mechanics as a theory structure and different published interpretations of Quantum Mechanics.

Interpretations of quantum mechanics are a way to explain how the mathematical theory of quantum mechanics "corresponds" to reality.

These discussions present unique challenges since they deal with matters for which there is not an established "right" answer that has been confirmed by experiment and is generally accepted by scientists in the field. As a result, such discussions do not usually reach a fairly quick resolution, and often do not reach a resolution at all.

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