Quantum Theory and Interpretation
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Abstract
In this paper, I will give a brief overview of the interpretations of quantum theory. I will classify the interpretations according to their position towards the measurement problem, which can be formulated as an inconsistency of the following three statements: 1) The quantum state is an ontic state completely characterizing individual physical systems. 2) The dynamics of quantum theory is universal. 3) Quantum theory accounts for the measurement results. Thus, the interpretations of the theory can be grouped according to which of the above three statements are accepted and which are abandoned.
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