Inconsistency of the Copenhagen interpretation

Journal Article · Wed May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991 · Foundations of Physics; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00733260· OSTI ID:5362933

Stuart, C I.J.M. ^[1]

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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), Vol. 21:5; ISSN 0015-9018
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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