On schizophrenic experiences of the neutron or why we should believe in the many‐worlds interpretation of quantum theory
- 1 October 1998
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in International Studies in the Philosophy of Science
- Vol. 12 (3), 245-261
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02698599808573600
Abstract
This is a philosophical paper in favor of the many‐worlds interpretation (MWI) of quantum theory. The necessity of introducing many worlds is explained by analyzing a neutron interference experiment. The concept of the “measure of existence of a world” is introduced and some difficulties with the issue of probability in the framework of the MWI are resolved.Keywords
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