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Conventional Quantum Theory Does Not Support A Coherent Relational Account

URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2406.17290v1
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:35:32 GMT
Title: Conventional Quantum Theory Does Not Support A Coherent Relational Account
Authors: R. E. Kastner,
Abstract summary: I review a counterexample to the frequent claim that discrepancies among observers from conventional quantum theory's inability to define "measurement" I consider the implications for a recent experiment arising from such inconsistencies and conclude it is not successful.
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Abstract: I review a counterexample to the frequent claim that discrepancies among observers resulting from conventional quantum theory's inability to define "measurement", such as those arising in the Wigner's Friend thought experiment, remain private and incommensurable. I consider the implications for a recent attempt to shield Relational Quantum Mechanics from such inconsistencies and conclude that it is not successful.

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