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The Nine Lives of Schroedinger's Cat

Quantum Physics 2008-02-03 v5

Abstract

This MSc dissertation surveys nine interpretations of non-relativistic quantum mechanics. Extensive references are given. The interpretations covered are: the orthodox interpretation, Bohr's interpretation, the idea that the mind causes collapse, hidden variables, the many-worlds interpretation, the many-minds interpretation, Bohm's interpretation and two interpretations based on decoherent histories.

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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/9501014,
  title  = {The Nine Lives of Schroedinger's Cat},
  author = {Zvi Schreiber},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/9501014},
  year   = {2008}
}

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LaTeX + 2 PostScript figures. Uses amstex and epsf.sty. Imperial College MSc dissertation