Has Wave Function Collapse Been Verified Experimentally ?

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The discussion centers on the experimental verification of wave function collapse in quantum mechanics, particularly concerning entangled particles and their superposition states. It highlights that when one particle of a space-like separated pair is measured, the wave function collapses, resulting in a definite state for the other particle, consistent with conservation laws. The conversation references Bell Inequality violations, which indicate the absence of predetermined values, and points to existing resources, such as the Wikipedia page on Bell test experiments, for further information.

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In QM theory entangled particles or photons are in superposition for spin (spin up or spin down) or for polarization angles.
When one of the space like separated pair is measured for a spin or polarization observable,
the wave function collapses and the other particle is then in a definite spin or polarization state
in accord with conservation laws. Although Bell Inequality violations show there cannot be
pre determined values. Have experiments actually verified superposition / wave function collapse with
space like separated particles ?
 
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