Vaxjo Interpretation of Wave Function

In summary, the Vaxjo interpretation of the wave function is a contextual interpretation that is more general than Bell's contextuality based on joint measurements of compatible observables.
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For those interested in this stuff, what is your opinion of this less well-known Vaxjo interpretation:
We discuss the problem of interpretation of the wave function...The main distinguishing feature of the present Vaxjo interpretation is the combination of realism on the subquantum level with nonobjectivity of quantum observables (i.e., impossibility to assign their values before measurements). Hence, realism is destroyed by detectors transforming continuous subquantum reality into discrete events, clicks of detectors. The Vaxjo interpretation-2012 is fundamentally contextual in the sense that the value of an observable depends on measurement context. This is contextuality in Bohr’s sense. It is more general than Bell’s contextuality based on joint measurements of compatible observables.
Vaxjo Interpretation of Wave Function: 2012
http://arxiv.org/pdf/1210.2390.pdf

"Einsteins Dream”-Quantum Mechanics as Theory of Classical Random Fields
http://arxiv.org/pdf/1204.5172.pdf
We show that quantum probabilities can be derived from statistical mechanics of classical fields. We consider Brownian motion in the space of fields and show that such a random field interacting with threshold type detectors produces clicks at random moments of time. And the corresponding probability distribution can be approximately described by the formalism of quantum mechanics. Hence, probabilities in quantum mechanics and classical statistical mechanics differ not so much as it is typically claimed. The temporal structure of the "prequantum random field" (which is the L2-valued Wiener process) plays the crucial role. Moments of detector’s clicks are mathematically described as hitting times which are actively used in classical theory of stochastic processes. Born’s rule appears as an approximate rule. In principle, the difference between the “precise detection probability rule” derived in this paper and the conventional Born’s rule can be tested experimentally. In our model the presence of the random gain in detectors plays a crucial role. We also stress the role of the detection threshold. It is not merely a technicality, but the fundamental element of the model.
Born’s rule from statistical mechanics of classical fields: from hitting times to quantum probabilities
http://arxiv.org/pdf/1212.0756.pdf
 
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Related to Vaxjo Interpretation of Wave Function

1. What is the Vaxjo Interpretation of Wave Function?

The Vaxjo Interpretation of Wave Function is a quantum mechanical interpretation that explains the behavior of particles at the subatomic level. It proposes that the wave function, which describes the probability of finding a particle in a certain location, is a real physical entity that exists in physical space.

2. How does the Vaxjo Interpretation differ from other interpretations of wave function?

The Vaxjo Interpretation differs from other interpretations, such as the Copenhagen Interpretation, in that it considers the wave function to be a real physical entity rather than just a mathematical tool for calculating probabilities. It also proposes that the wave function is constantly evolving and interacting with other wave functions, rather than collapsing upon measurement as in the Copenhagen Interpretation.

3. What evidence supports the Vaxjo Interpretation?

The Vaxjo Interpretation is supported by experiments such as the double-slit experiment, which shows that particles behave like waves and exhibit interference patterns. It also aligns with the principles of relativity and conservation of energy, which suggest that the wave function must have a physical reality.

4. What implications does the Vaxjo Interpretation have for our understanding of reality?

The Vaxjo Interpretation challenges our understanding of reality at the subatomic level, suggesting that the world is not made up of discrete particles but rather a continuous and interconnected web of wave functions. It also raises questions about the role of consciousness in the collapse of the wave function, as the observer's perception may influence the behavior of particles.

5. How could the Vaxjo Interpretation impact future scientific research?

The Vaxjo Interpretation could potentially lead to new ways of understanding and manipulating particles at the subatomic level, which could have implications for fields such as quantum computing and energy production. It also encourages further exploration and development of the theory, potentially leading to a deeper understanding of the fundamental laws of the universe.

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