Re:Quantum observers with knowledge of quantum mechanics bre...
by konschubert on Wednesday September 19, 2018 @04:53PM
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I can say that this weird acceptance of the logically undefined Copenhagen interpretation was a contributor to me wanting to leave the field ...
Re:Quantum observers with knowledge of quantum mechanics bre...
by AstralStorm on Thursday September 20, 2018 @01:27PM
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Logically undefined in what sense?
Paradoxical traps or thought experiments filled with holes?
MW is even more undefined in terms that we cannot even construct a measurement/singular interaction... (it is always derivative of total system state)
Re:Quantum observers with knowledge of quantum mechanics bre...
by nessus42 on Thursday September 20, 2018 @02:57PM
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Well, I guess I can't argue with an unscientific poll, but it kind of boggles my mind that any scientist could take the Copenhagen Interpretation seriously.
I mean it builds the term "measurement", which is an undefined and unscientific concept, right into the laws of physics. Personally, I find this to be virtually nonsensical.
Re:Quantum observers with knowledge of quantum mechanics bre...
by pdobsan on Thursday September 20, 2018 @04:02PM
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The 2016 survey: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1612.00676.pdf
Both surveys are fascinating reads. They clearly give a sense that despite of the spectacular success of QM how far we still are from the final word in that field.
In a small poll at a conference on the foundations of quantum mechanics in 2011, the Copenhagen interpretation was the most popular. This could differ from your definition of "these days" I suppose.
https://arxiv.org/pdf/1301.1069.pdf
Update: a 2016 survey by different authors found similar popularity for the Copenhagen interpretation.