An Interpretation Which is Appropriate for Dynamical Reduction Theories

  • G. C. Ghirardi
  • T. Weber
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Part of the Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science book series (BSPS, volume 194)

Abstract

Abner Shimony has always followed with great attention the investigations about Spontaneous Dynamical Reduction. His interest1 in the subject and his deep remarks,1,2 besides having represented a valuable encouragement for people involved in such a program have stimulated the clarification of some important points. We recall his having raised “the tail problem” which led to some recent attempts of a new “interpretation” of the formalism. 3–6 It is quite natural that people like us have particularly deep motivations to express their appreciation for his important contributions to the subject.

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Bohmian Mechanic Standard Quantum Mechanic Subjective Reality Mass Density Distribution Property Attribution 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • G. C. Ghirardi
    • 1
    • 2
  • T. Weber
    • 1
    • 2
  1. 1.Dept. of Theoretical PhysicsUniversity of Trieste [G.C.G, T.W]Italy
  2. 2.International Centre for Theoretical PhysicsTriesteItaly [G.C.G,]

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