Objective-collapse theories, also known spontaneous collapse models or dynamical reduction models, are proposed solutions to the measurement problem in...

collapse as ontologically objective (meaning these exist and occur independent of the observer). In objective theories, collapse occurs either randomly ("spontaneous...

Orchestrated objective reduction (Orch OR) is a controversial theory postulating that consciousness originates at the quantum level inside neurons (rather...

According to objective collapse theories, superpositions are destroyed spontaneously (irrespective of external observation) when some objective physical threshold...

parts. According to objective-collapse theories, wave-function collapse occurs when a superposed system reaches a certain objective threshold of size or...

function collapse is regarded as ontologically real as well, an objective collapse theory is obtained. Bohmian mechanics shows that it is possible to reformulate...

interpretation, wave function collapse connects quantum to classical models, with a special role for the observer. By contrast, objective-collapse proposes an origin...

Einselection Ghirardi–Rimini–Weber theory H. Dieter Zeh Interpretations of quantum mechanics Objective-collapse theory Partial trace Photon polarization...

is a type of objective collapse theory. For these theories, the wavefunction is a physical wave, which experiences wave function collapse as a physical...

idea is a type of objective collapse theory. In these theories the wavefunction is a physical wave, which undergoes wave function collapse as a physical process...

The Ghirardi–Rimini–Weber theory (GRW) is a spontaneous collapse theory in quantum mechanics, proposed in 1986 by Giancarlo Ghirardi, Alberto Rimini,...

The distinction between subjectivity and objectivity is a basic idea of philosophy, particularly epistemology and metaphysics. Various understandings...

Sutherland Interpretation Consciousness causes collapse, mostly of historical interest Objective-collapse theories: these are extensions of quantum mechanics...

interpretation Gravitational decoherence Wave function collapse Objective-collapse theory Ghirardi–Rimini–Weber theory Diósi, L. (1987-03-16). "A universal master...

asserts that the universal wavefunction is objectively real, and that there is no wave function collapse. This implies that all possible outcomes of...

objective collapse theory in a much broader context. The original motivation of these studies was Penrose's long-standing proposal wherein collapse of...

the arrow of time. Penrose interpretation Diósi–Penrose model Objective-collapse theory Quantum gravity Wolchover, Natalie (March 6, 2018). "Physicists...

becomes important and induces the collapse of the wave function. Objective-collapse models are effective theories. The stochastic modification is thought...

randomness, he proposed a new form of wave function collapse that occurs in isolation and called it objective reduction. He suggested each quantum superposition...

experiment provide another example of the superposition principle. The theory of quantum mechanics postulates that a wave equation completely determines...

(electron–electron and nuclear–nuclear) forces and showed that ordinary matter would collapse and occupy a much smaller volume without the Pauli principle. A much simpler...

Challenges Surfaced by Complexity Theory" (PDF). In Richardson, Gurt (ed.). Managing the Complex: Philosophy, Theory and Practice. Archived from the original...

Quantum mechanics is the fundamental physical theory that describes the behavior of matter and of light; its unusual characteristics typically occur at...

interpretation many-measurements interpretation modal interpretations objective collapse theory orthodox interpretation Usually refer to the Copenhagen interpretation...

The experiment played a major role in the general acceptance of the wave theory of light. In quantum mechanics, this experiment is considered to demonstrate...

reality" that were not part of quantum theory, and speculated that it should be possible to construct a theory containing these hidden variables. Resolutions...

states for time independence and quantum vacuum states in quantum field theory. As a tool for physics, quantum states grew out of states in classical mechanics...

not include "wavefunction collapse" as a relevant description of any physical process, and emphasizes that measurement theory is not a fundamental ingredient...

desire to resolve inconsistencies between observed phenomena and classical theory led to a revolution in physics, a shift in the original scientific paradigm:...

and Wheeler's idea that information theory would make sense of quantum mechanics. The physical content of the theory has not to do with objects themselves...