On the derivation of reduction from the Schrodinger equation. A disproof\n of no-go theorems and a proposal

2009/11/03 by Roland Omnès, Omnes, Roland
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paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.0911.0598

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Abstract

The possibility of a fundamental consistency between the basic quantum\nprinciples and reduction (so-called wave function reduction) is reexamined. The\nmathematical description of an organized macroscopic device is constructed\nexplicitly as a convenient tool for this investigation. Previous no-go theorems\nexcluding consistency are disproved on this ground, because their assumptions\nneglected the occurrence of organization in a real measuring apparatus. A\nscheme for deriving reduction from quantum mechanics is also proposed as a\nconjecture.\n

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