Problem of quantum tunneling and Many Worlds interpretation?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the Many Worlds Interpretation (MWI) of quantum mechanics and its ability to explain quantum tunneling. Participants explore whether MWI adequately addresses the phenomenon of tunneling, referencing objections raised in literature.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant cites a Wikipedia claim that MWI does not explain quantum tunneling well, suggesting that a tunneling particle would have more energy than what is measured in experiments.
  • Another participant clarifies that this objection pertains to a modification of MWI known as "many interacting worlds," rather than MWI itself.
  • A subsequent participant questions whether the original MWI is consistent with quantum tunneling, to which the response is affirmative.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There appears to be some agreement that the original MWI is consistent with quantum tunneling, but the discussion includes competing views regarding the validity of the objection raised against the modification of MWI.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the implications of quantum tunneling within MWI or the validity of the objections raised against the modified interpretation.

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On wikipedia it says that MWI doesn't explain quantum tunneling well.
"A tunnelling particle would have more energy than what is actually measured in experiments."
What do you guys think?
 
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That is an objection to a proposed modification of MWI ("many interacting worlds"), not to MWI itself. I removed it from the article.
 
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mfb said:
That is an objection to a proposed modification of MWI ("many interacting worlds"), not to MWI itself. I removed it from the article.
Oh, so original MWI is consistent with quantum tunneling?
 
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Sure.
 
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