The Measurement Problem of Quantum Mechanics and Its Solutions-Part I

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ID4079561
AuthorsAndrea Oldofredi (0000-0003-4379-8027, University of Lisbon, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume20
Issue5
Publication date2025-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePhilosophy Compass (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1747-9991 • E-ISSN: 1747-9991
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/phc3.70038
OpenAlexW4410193164
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited32

This essay aims at reviewing one of the major difficulties affecting the standard formulation of quantum mechanics, that is, the well-known measurement problem. As it will be explained, the latter originates as a consequence of the quantum theory's postulates. Referring to this, we analyze in particular the conceptual issues implied by the projection (or collapse) rule. After having presented the measurement problem, we then illustrate three possible solutions offered by major interpretations of/alternatives to quantum theory: Bohmian mechanics, Ghirardi-Rimini-Weber theories, and the many-worlds interpretation. As the reader will see, these theoretical frameworks solve this issue by virtue of their unambiguous ontologies and consistent dynamical laws. Finally, a synopsis of the open debates and future perspectives concerning the measurement problem in relativistic contexts concludes the paper

Classical mechanics · Measurement problem · Physics · Quantum · Quantum mechanics · Theoretical physics · Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics · Biofield Effects and Biophysics · Quantum Mechanics and Applications

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