In quantum mechanics, wave function collapse occurs when a wave function—initially in a superposition of several eigenstates—reduces to a single eigenstate due to interaction with the external world. This interaction is called an observation, and is the essence of a measurement in quantum mechanics, which connects the wave function with classical observables such as position and momentum. Collapse is one of the two processes by which quantum systems evolve in time; the other is the continuous evolution governed by the Schrödinger equation. Collapse is a black box for a thermodynamically irreversible interaction with a classical environment. Calculations of quantum decoherence show that when a quantum system interacts with the environment, the superpositions apparently reduce to mixtures of classical alternatives. Significantly, the combined wave function of the system and environment continue to obey the Schrödinger equation throughout this apparent collapse. More importantly, this is not enough to explain actual wave function collapse, as decoherence does not reduce it to a single eigenstate. Historically, Werner Heisenberg was the first to use the idea of wave function reduction to explain quantum measurement. (Wikipedia).
Why Quantum Mechanics Makes No Sense (But Still Works) - Collapse of the Wave Function (Parth G)
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Coding Challenge 171: Wave Function Collapse
Straight out of quantum mechanics, Wave Function Collapse is an algorithm for procedural generation of images. https://thecodingtrain.com/challenges/171-wave-function-collapse In this video (recorded over 3 live streams) I attempt the tiled model and explore a variety of solutions to the
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Quantum Wave Function Visualization
Superposition, wave function collapse, and uncertainty principle in Quantum Physics. Shows real & imaginary components of quantum wave functions for free particles and confined particles. My Patreon page is at https://www.patreon.com/EugeneK
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An explanation for the general choice of wave function to describe a particle in quantum mechanics
From playlist Quantum Mechanics
Traveling wave, a failed simulation
It failed because of a bad choice of parameters. http://calculus123.com
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Evgenii Kuznetsov: Solitons vs collapses
Abstract: This talk is devoted to solitons and wave collapses which can be considered as two alternative scenarios pertaining to the evolution of nonlinear wave systems describing by a certain class of dispersive PDEs (see, for instance, review [1]). For the former case, it suffices that t
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How to Normalize a Wave Function (+3 Examples) | Quantum Mechanics
In quantum mechanics, it's always important to make sure the wave function you're dealing with is correctly normalized. In this video, we will tell you why this is important and also how to normalize wave functions. Contents: 00:00 Theory 01:25 Example 1 03:03 Example 2 05:08 Example 3
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The LAST STEP in QUANTUM MECHANICAL Wave Function Calculations | Normalization of the Wave Function
A wave function is meaningless unless it is normalised (or normalized, for the US lot). In my video discussing how to solve the Schrodinger Equation (found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPZWtZ8vt1w) we saw that the wave function for a particular system could be found by solving th
From playlist Quantum Physics by Parth G
Collapse models and spacetime symmetries by Daniel Bedingham
21 November 2016 to 10 December 2016 VENUE Ramanujan Lecture Hall, ICTS Bangalore Quantum Theory has passed all experimental tests, with impressive accuracy. It applies to light and matter from the smallest scales so far explored, up to the mesoscopic scale. It is also a necessary ingredie
From playlist Fundamental Problems of Quantum Physics
Explanation of why the wavefunction for a trapped quantum particle looks different than the wavefunction for a particle moving freely through space. My Patreon page is at https://www.patreon.com/EugeneK
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Quantum Physics – list of Philosophical Interpretations
Explanation of the various interpretations of Quantum Mechanics. My Patreon page is at https://www.patreon.com/EugeneK 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Copenhagen Interpretation 02:08 Objective Collapse 04:41 EPR Paradox 06:11 Retro-Causality 07:28 Transactional Interpretation 10:25 Super-Determ
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The measurement problem and some mild solutions by Dustin Lazarovici (Lecture - 02)
21 November 2016 to 10 December 2016 VENUE Ramanujan Lecture Hall, ICTS Bangalore Quantum Theory has passed all experimental tests, with impressive accuracy. It applies to light and matter from the smallest scales so far explored, up to the mesoscopic scale. It is also a necessary ingredie
From playlist Fundamental Problems of Quantum Physics
The measurement problem and some mild solutions by Dustin Lazarovici ( Lecture - 01)
21 November 2016 to 10 December 2016 VENUE Ramanujan Lecture Hall, ICTS Bangalore Quantum Theory has passed all experimental tests, with impressive accuracy. It applies to light and matter from the smallest scales so far explored, up to the mesoscopic scale. It is also a necessary ingredie
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When Quantum Physics and Relativity Compete Against Each Other to Keep Stars From Collapsing
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The Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics
An introduction to the Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics. The first 500 people to sign up via my link will get two FREE months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/domainofscience The interpretations of quantum physics are a collection of attempts of many physicists to try and make qua
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Dynamical Reduction in General Relativistic Contexts by Daniel Sudarsky
21 November 2016 to 10 December 2016 VENUE Ramanujan Lecture Hall, ICTS Bangalore Quantum Theory has passed all experimental tests, with impressive accuracy. It applies to light and matter from the smallest scales so far explored, up to the mesoscopic scale. It is also a necessary ingredie
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Solution to problems dealing with the Doppler effect.
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Using Computational Essays to Demystify Quantum Mechanics
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