A note on the quantum measurement problem
N. David Mermin

TL;DR
This paper argues that the common interpretation of wave-function collapse as a physical process is based on a misunderstanding of probability in quantum mechanics.
Contribution
It clarifies the conceptual confusion surrounding wave-function collapse and its relation to probability, challenging traditional views.
Findings
Wave-function collapse is not a physical process.
Probability plays a different role than traditionally assumed.
Clarifies conceptual foundations of quantum measurement.
Abstract
The idea that wave-function collapse is a physical process stems from a misunderstanding of probability and the role it plays in quantum mechanics.
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TopicsQuantum Mechanics and Applications
