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On the unpredictability of quantum measurement outcomes
- Authors: Gainer A.V1, Kochubei S.A2, Mazur M.V3
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Affiliations:
- Federal University of Maranhão
- Institute of Semiconductors, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- European Institute for the Development of Civilization
- Issue: Vol 525, No 1 (2025)
- Pages: 5-10
- Section: ФИЗИКА
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/2686-7400/article/view/375776
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.7868/S3034508125060013
- ID: 375776
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Abstract
The paper addresses the issue of stochastic behavior in quantum systems. The causes of the unpredictability of measurement outcomes in quantum mechanics are analyzed. The fundamental postulate of quantum mechanics is formulated, and on its basis a clear and consistent general concept of measurements in quantum mechanics is developed. The principles of designing an instrument that operates in accordance with Bohr's postulates are outlined. A model of the corresponding measurement process is proposed in the simplest case of a spin 1/2 particle in a constant magnetic field. It is shown that there is no difference between the nature of the stochastic behavior of quantum and classical systems.
About the authors
A. V Gainer
Federal University of Maranhão
Author for correspondence.
Email: gaineralex@gmail.com
São Luís, Brazil
S. A Kochubei
Institute of Semiconductors, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Email: kochubei@isp.nsc.ru
Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
M. V Mazur
European Institute for the Development of Civilization
Email: mikhmazur@gmail.com
Belgrade, Serbia
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