Gao, Shan (2011) An exceptionally simple argument against the many-worlds interpretation. [Preprint]

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It is shown that the components of the wave function of a measuring device, each of which represents a definite measurement result, do not correspond to many worlds as assumed by the many-worlds interpretation, because all components of the superposed wave function can be observed in our world by protective measurement, and they all exist in one world.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Gao, Shan sgao7319@uni.sydney.edu.au
Keywords:	wave function, many-worlds interpretation, protective measurement
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Theory/Observation
Depositing User:	Dr. Shan Gao
Date Deposited:	29 Feb 2012 13:36
Last Modified:	29 Feb 2012 13:36
Item ID:	9031
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Theory/Observation
Date:	11 November 2011
URI:	https://philsci-archive-dev.library.pitt.edu/id/eprint/9031

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