The role of the observer in the Everett interpretation
Quantum Physics
2018-03-07 v6 General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
History and Philosophy of Physics
Abstract
The role attributed to the observer in various interpretations of quantum mechanics as well as in classical statistical mechanics is discussed, with particular attention being paid to the Everett interpretation. In this context, the important difference between "quasi-classical" (robust against decoherence) and "macroscopically given" (rather than being part of a thermodynamic ensemble) is pointed out.
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@article{arxiv.1211.0196,
title = {The role of the observer in the Everett interpretation},
author = {H. Dieter Zeh},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1211.0196},
year = {2018}
}
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v2-6: new abstract; further comments and references added; v3: published; v6: 14 pages