relational quantum mechanics
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Relational quantum mechanics is an interpretation of quantum theory that holds that the properties and states of physical systems are only defined relative to other systems or observers, rather than being absolute.
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| instanceOf |
interpretation of quantum mechanics
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philosophy of physics concept ⓘ |
| addresses |
measurement problem in quantum mechanics
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quantum nonlocality ⓘ |
| aimsToExplain | how definite outcomes arise without collapse postulate ⓘ |
| basedOn | quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| claims |
different observers may legitimately assign different states to the same system
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no contradiction arises if relational consistency conditions are satisfied ⓘ |
| compatibleWith |
no-signalling principle
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special relativity NERFINISHED ⓘ unitary evolution of quantum states ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
Bohmian mechanics
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Copenhagen interpretation NERFINISHED ⓘ many-worlds interpretation ⓘ objective collapse theories ⓘ |
| coreIdea |
measurement outcomes are relational facts between systems
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physical states are relative to other systems ⓘ properties of a system are defined only relative to an observer or another system ⓘ there are no observer-independent absolute states ⓘ |
| denies | existence of observer-independent quantum states ⓘ |
| discussedIn |
Carlo Rovelli: Relational Quantum Mechanics (1996)
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Carlo Rovelli: Relational Quantum Mechanics (1997 IJTP article) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| emphasizes | relational nature of physical quantities ⓘ |
| field |
foundations of quantum mechanics
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philosophy of physics ⓘ theoretical physics ⓘ |
| hasAuthor | Carlo Rovelli NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasNotion |
partial observables
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relative events ⓘ |
| inception | 1994 ⓘ |
| influenced | debates on relationalism in quantum gravity ⓘ |
| inspiredBy |
Einsteinian relational view of spacetime
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relationalism in physics ⓘ |
| philosophicalStance |
anti-realist about absolute states
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realist about relational facts ⓘ |
| proposedBy | Carlo Rovelli NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publishedIn | International Journal of Theoretical Physics NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
QBism
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information-theoretic interpretations of quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| status | minority interpretation of quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
information-theoretic viewpoint
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observer-relative state ⓘ relational facts ⓘ |
| viewOnObservers |
any physical system can be an observer
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no fundamental distinction between quantum system and observer ⓘ |
| viewOnReality | reality is constituted by relations between systems ⓘ |
| viewOnWaveFunction |
wave function does not represent an absolute physical field
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wave function is a relational bookkeeping device ⓘ |
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