A model of the measurement process in quantum theory. (June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Diel, H H
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Number 626(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Subjects: Physics -- Congresses; 530.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/626/1/012061
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-6588

Abstract

Abstract: The so-called measurement problem of quantum theory (QT) is still lacking a satisfactory, or at least widely agreed upon, solution. A number of theories, known as interpretations of quantum theory, have been proposed and found differing acceptance among physicists. Most of the proposed theories try to explain what happens during a QT measurement using a modification of the declarative equations that define the possible results of a measurement of QT observables or by making assumptions outside the scope of falsifiable physics. This paper proposes a solution to the QT measurement problem in terms of a model of the process for the evolution of two QT systems that interact in a way that represents a measurement. The model assumes that the interactions between the measured QT object and the measurement apparatus are ''normal" interactions which adhere to the laws of quantum field theory.