On the absence of a measurement problem in quantum computer science
N. David Mermin
TL;DR
This paper argues that quantum computation does not suffer from a measurement problem, countering Ghirardi's criticism and clarifying foundational issues in quantum computer science.
Contribution
It provides a philosophical and conceptual analysis demonstrating the absence of a measurement problem in quantum computation.
Findings
Quantum computation lacks a measurement problem.
Ghirardi's criticism is addressed and refuted.
Clarifies foundational issues in quantum computer science.
Abstract
I comment on GianCarlo Ghirardi's criticism of my claim that quantum computation has no measurement problem.
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Taxonomy
TopicsQuantum Mechanics and Applications · Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture · advanced mathematical theories