Wavefunction Collapse in String Theory
High Energy Physics - Theory
2026-03-26 v1 Quantum Physics
Abstract
One of the most intriguing proposals for wavefunction collapse is the Diosi Penrose model, in which collapse is driven by stochastic fluctuations of the Newtonian potential. We argue that a closely related effective structure can emerge in string theory if, as recently suggested, the present cosmic acceleration is sourced by instant folded strings and their decay products. A key difference, however, is that in this stringy setting the noise is naturally colored in time rather than white. As a result, the scenario is significantly less constrained by existing experiments than the standard Diosi Penrose model.
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@article{arxiv.2603.24429,
title = {Wavefunction Collapse in String Theory},
author = {Nissan Itzhaki},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2603.24429},
year = {2026}
}