Defending Quantum Objectivity
Quantum Physics
2021-03-30 v2 History and Philosophy of Physics
Abstract
A recent argument, attributed to Masanes, is claimed to show that the assumption that quantum measurements have definite, objective outcomes, is incompatible with quantum predictions. In this work, a detailed examination of the argument shows that it has a much narrower field of application than previously recognized. In particular, it is found: i) that the argument only applies to hidden-variable models with a particular feature; and ii) that such a feature is not present in most hidden-variable models, including pilot-wave theory. It is concluded that the argument does not succeed in calling into question the objectivity of quantum measurements.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2103.11530,
title = {Defending Quantum Objectivity},
author = {Elias Okon},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2103.11530},
year = {2021}
}
Comments
The main argument in the text is incomplete