The Kochen-Specker Theorem Revisited in Quantum Measure Theory

Abstract

The Kochen-Specker Theorem is widely interpreted to imply that non-contextual hidden variable theories that agree with the predictions of Copenhagen quantum mechanics are impossible. The import of the theorem for a novel observer independent interpretation of quantum mechanics, due to Sorkin, is investigated.

17 pages. Revised after refereeing

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