Thermodynamical cost of some interpretations of quantum theory · HackerPapers discussions

Thermodynamical cost of some interpretations of quantum theory — mentioned by ivan_ah

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 23:06:38 GMT

arXiv link: https://arxiv.org/abs/1509.03641

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Thermodynamical cost of some interpretations of quantum theory — mentioned by n4r9

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 09:51:53 GMT

I don't like to sound glib, but... > In fact, there is no randomness and non-predictability in quantum mechanics. Depends on the interpretation. > wave function collapse in a quantum system is the consequence of coupling the system to a larger, external one that becomes entangled with the "small" quantum system Depends on the interpretation. > we ourselves are described by a quantum wave function Depends on the interpretation. > Different interpretations of quantum mechanics like the "Many Worlds" or the "Copenhague" varieties are basically just arguing about what happens with a wave function…

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Thermodynamical cost of some interpretations of quantum theory — mentioned by pygy_

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 07:41:55 GMT

This paper gives the context in which this other one has been written: http://arxiv.org/abs/1509.03641 Discussed 13 hours ago: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10228435

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Thermodynamical cost of some interpretations of quantum theory — HN submission

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 17:48:08 GMT

Thermodynamical cost of some interpretations of quantum theory

49 points; 18 discussion replies on HN. Paper and source history. A submission is not an endorsement.