Are Coherent Superposition Particles Considered Conservative Systems?

They are in a state of coherent superposition between the source and the screen, meaning they are neither fully particles nor fully waves. This state is often referred to as "limbo" and it raises the question of whether or not these particles can be considered conservative systems since they are not interacting with their environment. On the other hand, any exchange of energy or interaction with other particles can be seen as a measurement. In summary, the particles in flight are not interacting and are in a state of coherent superposition, which raises questions about their classification as conservative systems and the definition of measurement.
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Say we have a stream of particles, emitted from a source, traveling freely in one direction and then colliding with some sort of screen.

Between the source and the screen the particles are said to be in that indefinite state of limbo known as coherent superposition. Do the particles in this state, since they are not interacting with their environment (other particles), meet the definition of "conservative systems"?

Conversely, does EVERY exchange of energy (interacting with other particles) constitute a "measurement"?

As always, thanks in advance.
 
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Hi, Are they (the particles in flight) interacting or not ?
DaTario
 
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DaTario said:
Hi, Are they (the particles in flight) interacting or not ?



DaTario

The particles in flight are not interacting.
 

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