Gravitational self-localization in quantum measurement
摘要
Within Newton-Schr\"odinger quantum mechanics which allows gravitational self-interaction, it is shown that a no-split no-collapse measurement scenario is possible. A macroscopic pointer moves at low acceleration, controlled by the Ehrenfest-averaged force acting on it. That makes classicality self-sustaining, resolves Everett's paradox, and outlines a way to spontaneous emergence of quantum randomness. Numerical estimates indicate that enhanced short-range gravitational forces are needed for the scenario to work. The scheme fails to explain quantum nonlocality, including two-detector anticorrelations, which points towards the need of a nonlocal modification of the Newton-Schr\"odinger coupling scheme.
引用
@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0401086,
title = {Gravitational self-localization in quantum measurement},
author = {Tamas Geszti},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0401086},
year = {2009}
}
备注
Accepted for publication in Physical Review A; extends and replaces quant-ph/0204036