Limits of reductionism and the measurement problem

TL;DR

This paper explores whether the inherent difficulty in solving the Schrödinger equation for large systems relates to fundamental properties and if this could provide insights into resolving the measurement problem in quantum mechanics.

Contribution

It proposes a novel perspective linking the complexity of solving the Schrödinger equation with the measurement problem, suggesting intrinsic system properties may play a key role.

Findings

Difficulty in solving Schrödinger equation increases with system size

Intrinsic properties of systems may influence quantum measurement outcomes

Potential connection between computational complexity and the measurement problem

Abstract

In the paper, we tackle the following questions: Could the difficulty in solving the Schrodinger equation for an arbitrarily large system be a reflection of some nature intrinsic property? And if so, could this difficulty be a resolution to the measurement problem?