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View SchemaThe Ithaca Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
| Authors | N. David Mermin |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | quant-ph/9609013 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9609013 |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF02827447 |
| Journal | Pramana 51:549-565,1998 |
Abstract
I list several strong requirements for what I would consider a sensible interpretation of quantum mechanics and I discuss two simple theorems. One, as far as I know, is new; the other was only noted a few years ago. Both have important implications for such a sensible interpretation. My talk will not clear everything up; indeed, you may conclude that it has not cleared anything up. But I hope it will provide a different perspective from which to view some old and vexing puzzles (or, if you believe nothing needs to be cleared up, some ancient verities.)
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