Comparing the wavefunction of single and entangled particle

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The discussion centers on how the wavefunction of a single particle is influenced by the presence of another particle, particularly in terms of entanglement and interaction. It is clarified that the wavefunction describes the entire system rather than individual particles, and that interactions can lead to entanglement, which fundamentally alters the state of the particles involved. The concept of path integrals is introduced to illustrate how the presence of another particle affects the calculation of a particle's wavefunction, emphasizing that entanglement arises from interactions. The conversation also touches on the necessity of measuring both particles to confirm entanglement, as individual measurements do not reveal the entangled state. Overall, the relationship between wavefunctions, interactions, and entanglement is complex and requires a holistic view of the system.
  • #31
bhobba said:
Your reasoning escapes me.

The ignorance ensemble applies to QM and QFT. Quantum gravity, as the link I gave explains, is a perfectly good theory up to a cut-off. What's beyond the cut-off - who knows. It may necessitate a revision of the other stuff - but as of now there is no issue.

Thanks
Bill

QM and QFT are just effective field theory.. their spacetime are fixed. In general relativistic quantum field theory, the fields interacts with geometry. So before wavefunction collapse or even EPR particle entanglements, won't the geometry be able to track the fields or particles while still in pure states?
 
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  • #32
lucas_ said:
general relativistic quantum field theory, the fields interacts with geometry

Don't know that one - have you a paper?

And if you don't can we stick to conventional physics?

Thanks
Bill
 

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