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Scan Quantum Mechanics: Quantum Inertia Stops Superposition

Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Scan Quantum Mechanics (SQM) is a novel interpretation in which the superposition of states is only an approximate effective concept due to lack of time resolution. Quantum systems scan all possible states in the “apparent” superpositions and switch randomly and very rapidly among them. A crucial property that we postulate is quantum inertia Iq, that increases whenever a constituent is added, or the system is perturbed with all kinds of interactions. Once the quantum inertia reaches a critical value Icr for an observable, the switching among its eigenvalues stops and the corresponding superposition comes to an end. Consequently, increasing the quantum inertia of a quantum system by increasing its mass, its temperature, or the strength of the electric, magnetic and gravitational fields in its environment, can lead to the end of the superpositions for all the observables, the quantum system transmuting into a classical one, as a result. This process could be reversible, however, by decreasing the size of the system, its temperature, etc. SQM also implies a radiation mechanism from astrophysical objects with very strong gravitational fields that could contribute to neutron star formation. Future experiments might determine the critical quantum inertia Icr corresponding to different observables, which translates into critical masses, critical temperatures and critical electric, magnetic and gravitational fields.
Source: Universe
DOI: 10.3390/universe11020058
Language: English
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,930
OpenAlex ID: W2289133891
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