The Montevideo interpretation of quantum mechanics: frequently asked questions

Abstract

In a series of recent papers we have introduced a new interpretation of quantum mechanics, which for brevity we will call the Montevideo interpretation. In it, the quantum to classical transition is achieved via a phenomenon called "undecidability" which stems from environmental decoherence supplemented with a fundamental mechanism of loss of coherence due to gravity. Due to the fact that the interpretation grew from several results that are dispersed in the literature, we put together this straightforward-to-read article addressing some of the main points that may confuse readers.

11 pages, no figures, to appear in J. Phys. Conf. Series, proceedings of the DICE 2008 Castiglioncello meeting

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