measurement problem

proper noun

The unresolved problem of what causes a wavefunction to collapse into an eigenstate, or whether wavefunctions collapse at all.

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quantum measurement problem
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. quantum mechanicsThe unresolved problem of what causes a wavefunction to collapse into an eigenstate, or whether wavefunctions collapse at all.

    Synonyms: quantum measurement problem

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe unresolved problem of what causes a wavefunction to collapse into an eigenstate, or whether wavefunctions collapse at all.

Similar
quantum measurement problem
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