Bohr and von Neumann on the Universality of Quantum Mechanics: Materials for the History of the Quantum Measurement Process
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2405.08722v1
- Date: Mon, 13 May 2024 13:04:22 GMT
- Title: Bohr and von Neumann on the Universality of Quantum Mechanics: Materials for the History of the Quantum Measurement Process
- Authors: Federico Laudisa,
- Abstract summary: The Bohr and von Neumann views on the measurement process in quantum mechanics have been interpreted for a long time in somewhat controversial terms.
I would like to show that, contrary to a widespread opinion, their views should be taken less inconsistent, and much closer to each other, than usually thought.
I claim that Bohr and von Neumann are conceptually on the same side on the issue of the universality of quantum mechanics.
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- Abstract: The Bohr and von Neumann views on the measurement process in quantum mechanics have been interpreted for a long time in somewhat controversial terms, often leading to misconceptions. On the basis of some textual analysis, I would like to show that, contrary to a widespread opinion, their views should be taken less inconsistent, and much closer to each other, than usually thought. As a consequence, I claim that Bohr and von Neumann are conceptually on the same side on the issue of the universality of quantum mechanics: hopefully, this might contribute to a more accurate history of the measurement problem in quantum mechanics.
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