quantum collapse

Why Do Wave Functions Collapse When Observed?

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Why Do Wave Functions Collapse When Observed? In quantum mechanics, wave function collapse occurs when a wave function—initially in a superposition of several eigenstates—reduces to a single eigenstate due to interaction with the external world. This interaction is called an “observation”. What happens when a wave function collapses? Mathematically, it appears that the particles in

What Causes Quantum Collapse?

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What Causes Quantum Collapse? What causes quantum collapse? The Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics suggests that the collapse of the wave function is a consequence of the interaction of the particle with a macroscopic measuring device, which is a classical object and cannot simultaneously be in multiple states [4, 5]. Is quantum collapse random? In