Gao, Shan (2023) Can pragmatist quantum realism explain protective measurements? Foundations of Physics, 53 (11). ISSN 0015-9018

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According to Healey's pragmatist quantum realism, the only physical properties of quantum systems are those to which the Born rule assigns probabilities. In this paper, I argue that this approach to quantum theory fails to explain the results of protective measurements.

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Item Type:	Published Article or Volume
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Gao, Shan sgao7319@uni.sydney.edu.au
Keywords:	Pragmatist quantum realism; Born rule; Wave function; Protective measurement; Discontinuous motion of particles
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism
Depositing User:	Prof. Shan Gao
Date Deposited:	07 Mar 2023 15:02
Last Modified:	07 Mar 2023 15:02
Item ID:	21843
Journal or Publication Title:	Foundations of Physics
Official URL:	https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10701-0...
DOI or Unique Handle:	10.1007/s10701-022-00654-x
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism
Date:	7 March 2023
Volume:	53
Number:	11
ISSN:	0015-9018
URI:	http://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/21843

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