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Many Worlds, the Cluster-state Quantum Computer, and the Problem of the Preferred Basis

Michael Cuffaro

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Abstract

I argue that the many worlds explanation of quantum computation is not licensed by, and in fact is conceptually inferior to, the many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics from which it is derived. I argue that the many worlds explanation of quantum computation is incompatible with the recently developed cluster state model of quantum computation. Based on these considerations I conclude that we should reject the many worlds explanation of quantum computation.

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Added doi, acknowledgements, miscellaneous typo corrections
Journal reference
Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics 43 (2012), 35-42
DOI
doi:10.1016/j.shpsb.2011.11.007
Subjects
physics.hist-phHistory and Philosophy of Physics quant-phQuantum Physics

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    • I figured this might be the "quantum computation is computation done on parallel worlds". It just isn't that compelling [1], and is in fact arguably false [2]. That's probably why Sabine didn't touch on it. [1] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S13552... [2]…

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