The measurement problem in the light of the theory of decoherence

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2303.03465v2
• Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:10:00 GMT
• Title: The measurement problem in the light of the theory of decoherence
• Authors: Antoine Soulas
• Abstract summary: This paper proposes an exhaustive solution to the measurement problem in view of the theory of decoherence. Considering the latter as a probabilistic theory all along allows us to avoid the usual probability problem of the many-worlds interpretations. A thorough verification of the consistency of quantum mechanics at all scales is proposed, as well as a discussion of what can be deemed an observer.
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• Abstract: Endeavoring to formulate an exhaustive solution to the measurement problem in view of the theory of decoherence leads to a better understanding of the status of the collapse and of the emergence of classicality, thanks to a precise definition of the measurement and some new vocabulary to speak about quantum mechanics. Considering the latter as a probabilistic theory all along allows us to avoid the usual probability problem of the many-worlds interpretations. A thorough verification of the consistency of quantum mechanics at all scales is proposed, as well as a discussion of what can be deemed an observer.

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