A No-Go Theorem for Joint Property Ascriptions in Modal Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics

Pieter E. Vermaas
Phys. Rev. Lett. 78, 2033 – Published 17 March 1997
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Abstract

With an interpretation of quantum mechanics one can not only predict probabilities for outcomes of measurements performed on quantum systems but also ascribe properties to these systems themselves. I consider interpretations (notably modal interpretations) that ascribe at least those properties to a system which are represented by the eigenprojections of the reduced state. Such interpretations solve the measurement problem for ideal measurements. Here, however, I prove that these interpretations cannot define joint property ascriptions to three or more systems.

  • Received 22 February 1996

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.78.2033

©1997 American Physical Society

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Pieter E. Vermaas

  • Foundations of the Natural Sciences Section, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80.000, 3508 TA Utrecht, The Netherlands

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Vol. 78, Iss. 11 — 17 March 1997

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