Feintzeig, Benjamin and DeWitt, William (2026) Non-Uniqueness of the Q-based Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics. [Preprint]

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Abstract

We consider Friederich’s recent Q-based interpretation of quantum mechanics. We argue that the interpretation is incomplete by providing distinct microdynamical models that give rise to the same bulk evolution of the Q-function. Since there are apparent foundational differences between the ostensibly distinct interpretations suggested by the different possible microdynamics, Friederich must either commit to a single microdynamics, or else provide some reason to consider the distinct microdynamical models as physically equivalent.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Feintzeig, Benjamin DeWitt, William
Keywords:	quantum mechanics, hidden variables, phase space distributions, stochastic differential equations
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Depositing User:	Benjamin Feintzeig
Date Deposited:	07 May 2026 10:59
Last Modified:	07 May 2026 10:59
Item ID:	29514
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Date:	2026
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/29514

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