Quantum Theory and Special Relativity: when are physical properties attributed jointly to the system and to the context in which it is studied?

TL;DR

This paper explores a novel interpretation of quantum properties as jointly attributed to systems and contexts, inspired by similarities with the formal structures of Special Relativity.

Contribution

It proposes a modified quantum ontology linking properties to both systems and contexts, inspired by formal parallels with Special Relativity.

Findings

Formal comparison suggests a basis for joint attribution of properties.

The interpretation bridges quantum theory and relativity concepts.

Provides a new perspective on quantum property attribution.

Abstract

Alexia Auff\`eves and Philippe Grangier proposed to modify the quantum ontology by requiring that physical properties are attributed jointly to the system and to the context in which it is embedded. Comparing the formal structures of Quantum Theory and of Special Relativity may suggest a basis for such an interpretation of quantum theory.