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What does it take to solve the measurement problem?

Hance J. R., Hossenfelder S. 2022. “What does it take to solve the measurement problem?” J. Phys. Commun. 6 102001. DOI: 10.1088/2399-6528/ac96cf

We summarise different aspects of the measurement problem in quantum mechanics. We argue that it is a real problem which requires a solution, and identify the properties a theory needs to solve the problem. We show that no current interpretation of quantum mechanics solves the problem, and that, being interpretations rather than extensions of quantum mechanics, they cannot solve it. Finally, we speculate what a solution of the measurement problem might be good for.

 

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