Observation determines outcome term?

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The phenomenon where observation affects the outcome of superposition is known as the "observer effect." This concept is closely related to "wavefunction collapse" and "decoherence." Understanding these terms is essential for grasping the implications of quantum mechanics and how measurement influences quantum states. The discussion emphasizes the importance of researching the "observer effect" for a deeper comprehension of these concepts.

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Is there a term to describe the phenomenon that observation seems to effect the outcome of superposition?
 
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The term you seem to be looking for is called the "observer effect." Terms that are also very closely related are "wavefunction collapse" and "decoherence."
 
Thank you very much. I will research the term "observer effect".
 

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