Gravitation and the Problem of Quantum Measurement
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2010.14965v2
- Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2024 16:52:25 GMT
- Title: Gravitation and the Problem of Quantum Measurement
- Authors: Chris Allen Broka,
- Abstract summary: We consider the possibility that the goal of quantizing General Relativity should be abandoned in favor of Semiclassical Gravity.
The quantum measurement problem is investigated in this context.
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- Abstract: We consider the possibility that the goal of quantizing General Relativity should be abandoned in favor of Semiclassical Gravity. A formalism is provided for doing so. The quantum measurement problem is investigated in this context. Particular attention is paid to the EPR paradox and the Page-Geilker experiment.
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