Comparing Quantum Mechanics and String Theory

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This discussion centers on the relationship between quantum mechanics interpretations and string theory. It highlights that string theorists often adopt a pragmatic approach, favoring the "shut up and calculate" interpretation of quantum mechanics. The conversation also points out an intriguing connection between string theory and the Bohmian interpretation of quantum mechanics, supported by specific research papers. The discussion emphasizes the need for further exploration of how string equations influence quantum mechanics interpretations.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of quantum mechanics interpretations
  • Familiarity with string theory concepts
  • Knowledge of the "shut up and calculate" approach
  • Awareness of the Bohmian interpretation of quantum mechanics
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  • Research the implications of quantum mechanics interpretations on string theory
  • Explore the "shut up and calculate" interpretation in depth
  • Investigate the relationship between string theory and the Bohmian interpretation
  • Review the research papers linked in the discussion for detailed insights
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Physicists, theoretical researchers, and students interested in the intersection of quantum mechanics and string theory, particularly those exploring different interpretations of quantum mechanics.

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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
 

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