The two-time interpretation and macroscopic time-reversibility

Yakir Aharonov; Eliahu Cohen; Tomer Landsberger

doi:10.3390/e19030111

The two-time interpretation and macroscopic time-reversibility

Yakir Aharonov, Eliahu Cohen, Tomer Landsberger

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The two-state vector formalism motivates a time-symmetric interpretation of quantum mechanics that entails a resolution of the measurement problem. We revisit a post-selection-assisted collapse model previously suggested by us, claiming that unlike the thermodynamic arrow of time, it can lead to reversible dynamics at the macroscopic level. In addition, the proposed scheme enables us to characterize the classical-quantum boundary. We discuss the limitations of this approach and its broad implications for other areas of physics.

Original language	English
Article number	111
Journal	Entropy
Volume	19
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/e19030111
State	Published - 12 Mar 2017
Externally published	Yes

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Arrow of time
Collapse
Post-selection
The measurement problem

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