GRW spontaneous collapse theory
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GRW spontaneous collapse theory is an interpretation of quantum mechanics that modifies the Schrödinger equation with random, spontaneous localization events to explain definite measurement outcomes without invoking an external observer.
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| GRW spontaneous collapse theory canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: GRW spontaneous collapse theory Context triple: [wavefunction collapse, modeledBy, GRW spontaneous collapse theory]
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A.
Born rule in quantum mechanics
The Born rule in quantum mechanics is the fundamental postulate that connects a system’s wavefunction to experimentally observed probabilities by stating that measurement outcomes occur with probabilities given by the squared magnitude of the wavefunction’s amplitudes.
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Super-many-time theory of quantum mechanics
The Super-many-time theory of quantum mechanics is a relativistic generalization of quantum mechanics that introduces multiple time variables to consistently describe interacting quantum fields in different reference frames.
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wavefunction collapse
Wavefunction collapse is the postulated process in quantum mechanics by which a system’s probabilistic wavefunction instantaneously reduces to a single definite outcome upon measurement.
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Frauchiger–Renner paradox
The Frauchiger–Renner paradox is a thought experiment in quantum foundations that extends Wigner’s friend scenario to argue that standard quantum theory cannot consistently describe its own use by multiple observers.
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E.
Wheeler–DeWitt equation
The Wheeler–DeWitt equation is a fundamental equation in quantum gravity that attempts to describe the quantum state of the entire universe without reference to time.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: GRW spontaneous collapse theory Target entity description: GRW spontaneous collapse theory is an interpretation of quantum mechanics that modifies the Schrödinger equation with random, spontaneous localization events to explain definite measurement outcomes without invoking an external observer.
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A.
Born rule in quantum mechanics
The Born rule in quantum mechanics is the fundamental postulate that connects a system’s wavefunction to experimentally observed probabilities by stating that measurement outcomes occur with probabilities given by the squared magnitude of the wavefunction’s amplitudes.
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B.
Super-many-time theory of quantum mechanics
The Super-many-time theory of quantum mechanics is a relativistic generalization of quantum mechanics that introduces multiple time variables to consistently describe interacting quantum fields in different reference frames.
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C.
wavefunction collapse
Wavefunction collapse is the postulated process in quantum mechanics by which a system’s probabilistic wavefunction instantaneously reduces to a single definite outcome upon measurement.
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D.
Frauchiger–Renner paradox
The Frauchiger–Renner paradox is a thought experiment in quantum foundations that extends Wigner’s friend scenario to argue that standard quantum theory cannot consistently describe its own use by multiple observers.
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E.
Wheeler–DeWitt equation
The Wheeler–DeWitt equation is a fundamental equation in quantum gravity that attempts to describe the quantum state of the entire universe without reference to time.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
interpretation of quantum mechanics
ⓘ
physical theory ⓘ spontaneous collapse theory ⓘ |
| aimsToExplain | definite measurement outcomes ⓘ |
| aimsToSolve | measurement problem in quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| assumes |
collapses are random in space
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collapses are random in time ⓘ |
| collapseRateSymbol | lambda ⓘ |
| collapseWidthSymbol | r_C ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Italy ⓘ |
| differsFrom |
Bohmian mechanics
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Copenhagen interpretation NERFINISHED ⓘ many-worlds interpretation ⓘ |
| doesNotInvoke | external observer ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy | foundations of quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
GRW theory
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Ghirardi–Rimini–Weber theory NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCriticism |
difficulty with relativistic quantum field theory
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energy nonconservation at fundamental level ⓘ |
| hasParameter |
collapse rate
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localization length ⓘ |
| hasRelativisticExtensions | yes GENERATED ⓘ |
| implies | suppression of macroscopic superpositions ⓘ |
| influenced | Continuous Spontaneous Localization model NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introduces | spontaneous localization events ⓘ |
| is |
nonlinear modification of quantum mechanics
ⓘ
nonrelativistic theory ⓘ objective collapse theory ⓘ stochastic theory ⓘ |
| isCompatibleWith | Born rule approximately ⓘ |
| isTestableBy |
interferometry experiments
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matter-wave diffraction experiments ⓘ spontaneous X-ray emission searches ⓘ |
| localizes | wave function in position space ⓘ |
| modifies | Schrödinger equation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Alberto Rimini
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Gian Carlo Ghirardi NERFINISHED ⓘ Tullio Weber NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ontologyIncludes |
flashes
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mass density field ⓘ wave function ⓘ |
| predicts |
frequent collapses for macroscopic systems
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rare spontaneous collapses for microscopic systems ⓘ small deviations from standard quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| proposedBy |
Alberto Rimini
NERFINISHED
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Gian Carlo Ghirardi NERFINISHED ⓘ Tullio Weber NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1986 ⓘ |
| publishedIn | Il Nuovo Cimento NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| typicalCollapseRatePerParticle | about 10^-16 per second GENERATED ⓘ |
| typicalLocalizationWidth | about 10^-7 meters GENERATED ⓘ |
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