The Bohr and von Neumann views on the measurement process in quantum mechanics have been interpreted for a long time in somewhat controversial terms, often leading to misconceptions. On the basis of some textual analysis, I would like to show that—contrary to a widespread opinion—their views should be taken less inconsistent, and much closer to each other, than usually thought. As a consequence, I claim that Bohr and von Neumann are conceptually on the same side on the issue of the universality of quantum mechanics: hopefully, this might contribute to a more accurate history of the measurement problem in quantum mechanics.

Bohr and von Neumann on the universality of quantum mechanics: materials for the history of the quantum measurement process / Laudisa, Federico. - In: THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL. H. - ISSN 2102-6459. - 49:(2024), pp. 2001-2018. [10.1140/epjh/s13129-024-00082-7]

Bohr and von Neumann on the universality of quantum mechanics: materials for the history of the quantum measurement process

Laudisa, Federico
2024-01-01

Abstract

The Bohr and von Neumann views on the measurement process in quantum mechanics have been interpreted for a long time in somewhat controversial terms, often leading to misconceptions. On the basis of some textual analysis, I would like to show that—contrary to a widespread opinion—their views should be taken less inconsistent, and much closer to each other, than usually thought. As a consequence, I claim that Bohr and von Neumann are conceptually on the same side on the issue of the universality of quantum mechanics: hopefully, this might contribute to a more accurate history of the measurement problem in quantum mechanics.
2024
Laudisa, Federico
Bohr and von Neumann on the universality of quantum mechanics: materials for the history of the quantum measurement process / Laudisa, Federico. - In: THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL. H. - ISSN 2102-6459. - 49:(2024), pp. 2001-2018. [10.1140/epjh/s13129-024-00082-7]
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