Can the Decoherent Histories Description of Reality be Considered Satisfactory?
arXiv:gr-qc/9811050 · doi:10.1016/S0375-9601(99)00303-5
Abstract
We discuss some features of the Decoherent Histories approach. We consider four assumptions, the first three being in our opinion necessary for a sound interpretation of the theory, while the fourth one is accepted by the supporters of the DH approach, and we prove that they lead to a logical contradiction. We discuss the consequences of relaxing any one of them.
21 pages, LaTeX, Replacement. Appeared in: Phys. Lett. A 257 (1999) 247-263
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