Interpretations of quantum measurement without the collapse postulate

Interpretations of quantum measurement without the collapse postulate are discussed. That in which the final state-function is a linear superposition of macroscopic states is analysed, and contrasted with an interpretation in which macroscopic states are represented by a mixture in the final state....

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Published in:Physics letters. A 1988-03, Vol.128 (1), p.1-4
Main Authors: Home, D., Whitaker, M.A.B.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Classical and quantum physics: mechanics and fields
Exact sciences and technology
Physics
Quantum mechanics
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Summary:Interpretations of quantum measurement without the collapse postulate are discussed. That in which the final state-function is a linear superposition of macroscopic states is analysed, and contrasted with an interpretation in which macroscopic states are represented by a mixture in the final state. Application is made to a thought-experiment previously analysed by the present authors, and by Hnizdo.
ISSN:0375-9601
1873-2429
DOI:10.1016/0375-9601(88)91031-6