Comparing Quantum Mechanics and String Theory

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Quantum mechanics features multiple interpretations, yet many align mathematically. The relationship between these interpretations and string theory is complex, with string theorists often prioritizing practical calculations over philosophical interpretations. While some suggest a connection between string theory and the Bohmian interpretation of quantum mechanics, the general consensus among string theorists leans towards a pragmatic approach. Resources for further exploration include academic papers that discuss the intersection of string theory and various interpretations of quantum mechanics. Understanding these dynamics can enhance insights into both fields.
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quantum mechanics has many interpretations, though a lot of them don't disagree in the maths.

i would like to know how each interpratation of quantum mechanics effects string theory, and viceversa: how do the string equations effect the individual interpratations of quantum mechanics. which is the preferred interpratation, among string theorits, of quantum mechanics for string theory.

how would i search out this information?
 
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Typical string theorists do not much care about the interpretations of QM, i.e., it could said that most of them prefer the "shut up and calculate" interpretation.

Due to your name, I suspect that you might like the Bohm interpretation. If so, you might find interesting that some results indicate an intimate relation between string theory and Bohmian interpretation:
http://xxx.lanl.gov/abs/hep-th/0512186
http://xxx.lanl.gov/abs/hep-th/0605250
http://xxx.lanl.gov/abs/hep-th/0702060
http://xxx.lanl.gov/abs/0705.3542
 
This is an alert about a claim regarding the standard model, that got a burst of attention in the past two weeks. The original paper came out last year: "The electroweak η_W meson" by Gia Dvali, Archil Kobakhidze, Otari Sakhelashvili (2024) The recent follow-up and other responses are "η_W-meson from topological properties of the electroweak vacuum" by Dvali et al "Hiding in Plain Sight, the electroweak η_W" by Giacomo Cacciapaglia, Francesco Sannino, Jessica Turner "Astrophysical...

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