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An objective interpretation of orthodox quantum mechanics

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A new interpretation of quantum theory is proposed. It coincides in a number of points with the orthodox interpretation, the main difference being that the projection of the state vector can occur without the intervention of any observer.

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  1. Departamento de Fisica, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Los Andes, 5101, Mérida, Venezuela

    M. E. Burgos

  2. Centro de Fisica, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Cientificas (IVIC), Apartado 1827, 1010-A, Caracas, Venezuela

    M. E. Burgos

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Burgos, M.E. An objective interpretation of orthodox quantum mechanics. Found Phys 14, 739–752 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00736619

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