How many famous paradoxes in Quantum Mechanic?

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The discussion identifies several notable paradoxes in Quantum Mechanics, including Schrödinger’s Cat, the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox, and the Indirect Measurement paradox. It also references von Neumann's measurement pointer superposition and the Delayed Choice paradox. The conversation emphasizes that the term "paradox" carries significant weight and suggests that within the mathematical framework of quantum mechanics, these issues may not constitute true paradoxes.

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How many famous paradoxes in Quantum Mechanic?
1. Schrödinger’s cat
2. Einstein, Podolsky, Rozen paradox
What else?
 
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von Neumann's measurement pointer superposition (later illustrated by Schrödinger as the cat paradox) and the related "von Neumann chain" created by measuring the measuring device with more and measuring devices so the problem spreads...

Indirect Measurement paradox

Delayed Choice paradox
 
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I suggest you look up the word "paradox" in a suitable dictionary. It is a much stronger term than all of these posts imply. There is no single paradox within the mathematical framework of quantum mechanics.
 

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