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If any superposition of quantum states is stable, why the preference for one of the eigenstates of the observable at the measurement? What is the attraction of such state?
It's a postulate of quantum mechanics. As with any postulate (test this with Euclid's postulates), you aren't going to get very far asking why it works; the only answer is that that's how the universe we live in works.intervoxel said:If any superposition of quantum states is stable, why the preference for one of the eigenstates of the observable at the measurement? What is the attraction of such state?
Eigenstate attractiveness is a concept in quantum mechanics that refers to the probability of finding a particle in a particular energy state. It is a measure of the stability and attractiveness of a given energy state.
Eigenstate attractiveness is calculated by taking the square of the wave function of a particular energy state. This gives the probability of finding a particle in that state.
The main factor that contributes to eigenstate attractiveness is the energy level of the state. Higher energy levels are generally less stable and therefore have lower eigenstate attractiveness.
Eigenstate attractiveness is closely related to quantum entanglement, as both concepts deal with the probability of finding particles in specific states. However, eigenstate attractiveness specifically refers to the attractiveness of a single energy state, while quantum entanglement involves the correlations between multiple particles in different states.
Eigenstate attractiveness is important in quantum mechanics because it helps us understand the behavior and stability of particles at the atomic and subatomic level. It also plays a crucial role in determining the properties and behavior of quantum systems, such as atoms and molecules, and can be used to predict and analyze their behavior.