Gao, Shan (2023) Is decoherence necessary for the emergence of many worlds? [Preprint]

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It is usually thought that decoherence is necessary for the emergence of many worlds. In this paper, I propose a thought experiment and argue that the decoherence requirement leads to a contradiction.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Gao, Shan sgao7319@uni.sydney.edu.au
Keywords:	quantum mechanics; many-worlds interpretation; decoherence
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Cosmology Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics Specific Sciences > Physics > Statistical Mechanics/Thermodynamics General Issues > Thought Experiments
Depositing User:	Prof. Shan Gao
Date Deposited:	15 Mar 2023 13:30
Last Modified:	15 Mar 2023 13:30
Item ID:	21877
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Cosmology Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics Specific Sciences > Physics > Statistical Mechanics/Thermodynamics General Issues > Thought Experiments
Date:	15 March 2023
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/21877

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