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| − | The physical meaning of the superposition princple constitutes the central problem of the interpretation of quantum mechanics. Nevertheless, this meaning is not evident. In this paper we compare three different cases: (1) The classical superposition. This superposition is a mixture. (2) The case of quantum superpositions. This is the case of the transformation of a pure ensemble into a mixture. (3) More complicated cases concerning electromagnetic waves and, more generally, the wave?]particle duality. The problem is analyzed in the general frame of the dynamical relations between the potential and the actual. In particular, it is possible to give a plausible physical interpretation of the famous ?greduction of the wave packet.?h[[Category:Scientific Paper]] | + | The physical meaning of the superposition princple constitutes the central problem of the interpretation of quantum mechanics. Nevertheless, this meaning is not evident. In this paper we compare three different cases: (1) The classical superposition. This superposition is a mixture. (2) The case of quantum superpositions. This is the case of the transformation of a pure ensemble into a mixture. (3) More complicated cases concerning electromagnetic waves and, more generally, the wave?]particle duality. The problem is analyzed in the general frame of the dynamical relations between the potential and the actual. In particular, it is possible to give a plausible physical interpretation of the famous ?greduction of the wave packet.?h |
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Latest revision as of 11:22, 1 January 2017
| Scientific Paper | |
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| Title | The Physical Meaning of the Superposition Principle |
| Author(s) | Eftichios Bitsakis |
| Keywords | empty waves, interference, mixtures, potential states, pure states, real states, reduction of the wave packet, [[single?]system interpretation]], statistical interpretation, superposition, [[two?]slit exper]] |
| Published | 1991 |
| Journal | Physics Essays |
| Volume | 4 |
| Number | 1 |
| No. of pages | 9 |
| Pages | 124-133 |
Abstract
The physical meaning of the superposition princple constitutes the central problem of the interpretation of quantum mechanics. Nevertheless, this meaning is not evident. In this paper we compare three different cases: (1) The classical superposition. This superposition is a mixture. (2) The case of quantum superpositions. This is the case of the transformation of a pure ensemble into a mixture. (3) More complicated cases concerning electromagnetic waves and, more generally, the wave?]particle duality. The problem is analyzed in the general frame of the dynamical relations between the potential and the actual. In particular, it is possible to give a plausible physical interpretation of the famous ?greduction of the wave packet.?h
