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Modal Interpretations and Relativity

Quantum Physics 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

A proof is given, at a greater level of generality than previous 'no-go' theorems, of the impossibility of formulating a modal interpretation that exhibits 'serious' Lorentz invariance at the fundamental level. Particular attention is given to modal interpretations of the type proposed by Bub.

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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0209109,
  title  = {Modal Interpretations and Relativity},
  author = {Wayne C. Myrvold},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0209109},
  year   = {2007}
}

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14 pages, to appear in Foundations of Physics Letters