Re:The Quantum Thermodynamics Revolution (2017)
by kgwgk on Sunday March 11, 2018 @05:44PM
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In summary, the situation seems to be:
0) quantum mechanics is great, but it can lead to quantum systems described as a superposition of states and then we need to explain why we find the universe in a definite state.
1a) one option is to say that the wave function collapses to a definite state.
1b) another option is to say that there is a multiverse... and what remains is to explain why we find the universe in a definite state.
Solution (a) may be ugly, but “solution” (b) sets you back to the starting point!
0) quantum mechanics is great, but it can lead to quantum systems described as a superposition of states and then we need to explain why we find the universe in a definite state.
1a) one option is to say that the wave function collapses to a definite state.
1b) another option is to say that there is a multiverse... and what remains is to explain why we find the universe in a definite state.
Solution (a) may be ugly, but “solution” (b) sets you back to the starting point!