MWI or Bohm interpretation of this....

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Start date Jun 22, 2015
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Interpretation Mwi

In summary, the Many-Worlds Interpretation (MWI) and the Bohm Interpretation are two different interpretations of quantum mechanics. The MWI proposes that the wave function never collapses, but instead branches off into multiple parallel universes. On the other hand, the Bohm Interpretation suggests that the wave function exists in a hidden variable and particles have well-defined positions and trajectories. These interpretations differ from the Copenhagen interpretation, which suggests that the wave function collapses upon measurement and that particles do not have well-defined properties until they are observed. Currently, the Copenhagen interpretation is the most widely accepted among scientists, but there is ongoing debate and research on the validity of the MWI and Bohm interpretations. These interpretations cannot be tested or proven,

Jun 22, 2015

andresB

And by "this" I mean this article

http://arxiv.org/abs/1305.0168

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Jun 22, 2015

andresB

I see I was too vague...I meant, what could be the MW or Bhom interpretation of the process outlined in that article

Jun 23, 2015

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Why do you think that this would be difficult to explain with MW or Bohm?

Jun 23, 2015

tzimie

The question is ill posed, the article is about the classical optics vs QM. How interpretation can deal with "classical" approximation of quantum reality?

1. What is the MWI or Bohm interpretation of quantum mechanics?

The Many-Worlds Interpretation (MWI) and the Bohm Interpretation are two different interpretations of quantum mechanics. MWI proposes that the wave function never collapses, but instead branches off into multiple parallel universes with each possible outcome. On the other hand, the Bohm Interpretation suggests that the wave function exists in a hidden variable and particles have well-defined positions and trajectories, but we cannot measure them accurately.

2. How do the MWI and Bohm interpretations differ from the Copenhagen interpretation?

The Copenhagen interpretation, which was proposed by Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg, suggests that the wave function collapses upon measurement and that particles do not have well-defined properties until they are observed. In contrast, MWI and Bohm interpretations do not require the wave function collapse and instead offer different explanations for the behavior of quantum particles.

3. Which of these interpretations is the most widely accepted among scientists?

Currently, the Copenhagen interpretation is the most widely accepted among scientists. However, there is ongoing debate and research on the validity and implications of the MWI and Bohm interpretations.

4. Can the MWI and Bohm interpretations be tested or proven?

No, these interpretations cannot be tested or proven as they are not scientific theories but rather different ways of interpreting the same mathematical equations of quantum mechanics. However, scientists continue to conduct experiments and gather evidence to support or refute these interpretations.

5. What are the implications of the MWI and Bohm interpretations for our understanding of reality?

The MWI and Bohm interpretations challenge our traditional understanding of reality and suggest that the universe may be much more complex than we previously thought. They also have implications for the concepts of determinism, free will, and the nature of observation and measurement. However, these interpretations are still highly debated and have not been widely accepted as the definitive explanation of quantum mechanics.