How Quantum Mechanics Can Consistently Describe the Use of Itself

Scientific Reports 470 (9):1-8 (2019)
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Abstract

We discuss the no-go theorem of Frauchiger and Renner based on an "extended Wigner's friend" thought experiment which is supposed to show that any single-world interpretation of quantum mechanics leads to inconsistent predictions if it is applicable on all scales. We show that no such inconsistency occurs if one considers a complete description of the physical situation. We then discuss implications of the thought experiment that have not been clearly addressed in the original paper, including a tension between relativity and nonlocal effects predicted by quantum mechanics. Our discussion applies in particular to Bohmian mechanics.

Author Profiles

Dustin Lazarovici
Technion, Israel Institute of Technology
Mario Hubert
American University in Cairo

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