Towards a Neo-Copenhagen Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Physics
2009-11-10 v1
Abstract
The Copenhagen interpretation is critically considered. A number of ambiguities, inconsistencies and confusions are discussed. It is argued that it is possible to purge the interpretation so as to obtain a consistent and reasonable way to interpret the mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics, which is in agreement with the way this theory is dealt with in experimental practice. In particular, the essential role attributed by the Copenhagen interpretation to measurement is acknowledged. For this reason it is proposed to refer to it as a neo-Copenhagen interpretation.
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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0307235,
title = {Towards a Neo-Copenhagen Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics},
author = {W. M. de Muynck},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0307235},
year = {2009}
}