Gao, Shan (2011) An exceptionally simple argument against the many-worlds interpretation. [Preprint]

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It is shown that the superposed wave function of a measuring device, in each branch of which there is a definite measurement result, does not correspond to many worlds as assumed by the many-worlds interpretation, because all branches of the superposed wave function can be observed in our world by protective measurement.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Gao, Shan sgao7319@uni.sydney.edu.au
Keywords:	wave function, many-worlds interpretation, protective measurement
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Theory/Observation
Depositing User:	Dr. Shan Gao
Date Deposited:	21 Dec 2011 15:34
Last Modified:	21 Dec 2011 15:34
Item ID:	8960
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Theory/Observation
Date:	19 December 2011
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/8960

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