Covariant vs. non-covariant quantum collapse: Proposal for an experimental test

TL;DR

This paper proposes an experimental test to distinguish between covariant and non-covariant interpretations of quantum collapse, potentially impacting our understanding of relativity and quantum theory.

Contribution

It introduces a novel experimental setup to test whether quantum collapse is covariant or time-ordered, addressing fundamental questions in quantum foundations.

Findings

Proposes an experiment to differentiate interpretations of quantum collapse

Links quantum collapse interpretation to relativity principles

Tests Bohm's 'preferred frame' hypothesis

Abstract

Two alternative interpretations of the quantum collapse are proposed: a time-ordered and a timeless one. The time-ordered interpretation implies that the speed of light can be defined in an absolute way, while the timeless quantum collapse implies relativity and can be reckoned as covariant too. An experiment is proposed to decide between these two interpretations, which may also be considered a test of Bohm's "preferred frame" assumption.