Consistent Quantum Theory by Griffiths

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Robert B. Griffiths' book, Consistent Quantum Theory, presents a formalism that eliminates the need for 'wavefunction collapse' and challenges the notion of non-locality in quantum mechanics. This approach offers a more coherent understanding compared to the traditional Copenhagen interpretation. The author expresses confusion over the limited adoption of this theory in educational settings despite its clarity and satisfaction in resolving conceptual issues.

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I am in the middle of reading this text, and have found that it has cleared up a number of conceptual issues for me. The claim is that there is no need to refer to 'wavefunction collapse', and that the claim that quantum mechanics is non-local is based on incorrect reasoning. Since this formalism seems so much more satisfying than the Copenhagen interpretation, I wonder why it isn't more widely taught. What do others think?
 

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