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Wave-particle dualism can potentially be replaced by a monistic model, as suggested in the article “Quantum mechanical measurement in monistic systems theory.” The discussion references Richard Feynman's perspective, indicating that the confusion surrounding whether light behaves as waves or particles was resolved by Quantum Mechanics developed in the 1920s. This resolution eliminates the need for the wave function collapse, proposing a single, unified world view. The conversation emphasizes that Quantum Mechanics provides a framework that could supersede traditional dualistic interpretations. Ultimately, the topic invites further exploration of monistic theories in quantum physics.
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Quantum mechanical measurement in monistic systems theory
In the article “Quantum mechanical measurement in monistic systems theory” doi:10.23756/sp.v11i2.1350 there is no collapse of the wave function and only one world. Can wave particle dualism be replaced by a monistic model?
 
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breakwater said:
Can wave particle dualism be replaced by a monistic model?
Yes. This is what Quantum Mechanics, as developed in the 1920's, achieved. Here's a quotation from Feynman (page 23 of QED):

You had to know which experiments you were analysing in order to tell if light was waves or particles. This state of confusion was called the "wave-particle duality". ... It is the purpose of these lectures to tell you how this puzzle was finally resolved.

It was resolved by Quantum Mechanics!
 
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PeroK said:
It was resolved by Quantum Mechanics!
And that's a good note on which to close this thread. (The paper referenced is a philosophical one.)
 

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