Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around whether the time to collapse of a particle system is influenced primarily by its mass, momentum, or complexity. Participants explore this question in the context of quantum mechanics, particularly regarding macroscopic objects and the implications of isolation on spontaneous collapse.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants question the existence of a defined "time to collapse" in standard quantum mechanics (QM) and seek clarification on the specific model or interpretation being referenced.
- One participant mentions Wojciech Zurek's theory, highlighting the concept of decoherence time, but notes that decoherence does not equate to collapse.
- Another participant suggests that the original poster (OP) may be inquiring about the influence of mass/momentum or complexity on the "time for the Schrödinger wave function to collapse," indicating a need for clarification on the OP's intent.
- There is a call for the OP to provide more details rather than reiterating the initial question, as previous points have already raised issues with the assumptions made.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not appear to reach a consensus, as there are multiple competing views regarding the interpretation of collapse in quantum mechanics and the relevance of the OP's question.
Contextual Notes
There are unresolved assumptions regarding the definitions of collapse and decoherence, as well as the specific models being referenced in the discussion.