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Inconsistency of the Copenhagen interpretation

Journal Article · · Foundations of Physics; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00733260· OSTI ID:5362933
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  1. Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton (Canada)

The Bohr-Heisenberg scheme, which forms the basis of any current version of the standard or Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics, is shown to be internally inconsistent. Although the inconsistencies demonstrated here are directly relatable to Einstein's opinion that it is unsatisfactory to interpret physical theory solely in terms of the knowledge gained from experimental outcomes, it is nevertheless shown that Einstein's view requires important modification. The implications of the Bohr-Heisenberg scheme's self-inconsistency are discussed in relation to Bell's theorem and Aspect's experiments.

OSTI ID:
5362933
Journal Information:
Foundations of Physics; (United States), Journal Name: Foundations of Physics; (United States) Vol. 21:5; ISSN 0015-9018; ISSN FNDPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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