Transcript Is the moon up there when we are not looking? By Mohsen Kermanshahi.

Is the moon up there when we are not looking?
By Mohsen Kermanshahi
Overview
QM suggests that observer/experimenter has an effect on observed
Einstein special relativity, Double slit experiment/Wave–particle
duality, The Heisenberg uncertainty principle/superposition of
states/QM entanglement/ QM Zeno effect entail the effect of
the observer in forming the reality
Observer may even changing the past as suggested by the so-called
delayed choice experiment
Copenhagen interpretation
Quantum mechanics govern the microscopic realm. Macroscopic
domain is subject to classical physics rules.
Where is the cut off between microscopic and macroscopic
domains?
For all practical purposes classical mechanic works. Yes or no?
Type of experiment decides to show the particle, or the wave-like
properties.
It is all wave. Measurement collapses the wave to
an observable state. Yes or no?
Copenhagen interpretation
Shut up and Calculate
Observer is any macroscopic detector, being a human or laboratory
device. Yes or no?
We can not know the value of all the properties of the system at the same
time.
Heisenberg suggested that microscopic objects are not real. Do you agree?
Does physics have to reveal how nature is, or should it only describe what
we can say about nature?
Extreme Copenhagen
Aage Niels Bohr
Microscopic objects like atoms or subatomic particles do not
exist.
Just the macroscopic objects are part of objective reality.
What is the main problem?
If atoms are not real then everything made by them cannot
be real either.
Cosmic De-coherence
Everything is bombarded by waves and particles such as
cosmic rays all the time.
When particles strike each other they reduce the superposition. State reduction creates a classical world.
Is there a problem?
Particles are in superposition themselves. They should
complicates the situation further (The Von Neumann
Chain).
Many world
No collapse, no need for observer. Every probable state
starts a new universe.
Every miniscule of time billions of billions copy of you
and me enters a newly formed universe and the story
goes on and on.
Can you possibly imagine it?
Is it economical?
Many World
Whatever happens to the conservation of energy law?
When does the world split?
Is observation needed to furcate the world?
Observer Enigma still remains, because before observation
the world is in super-position.
Surprisingly many physicist prefer this interpretation.
Bohm’s Quantum Potential
There is just one structure instead, no wave or particle?
Are waves and particles just classical concepts that we try to carry on to
QM?
Is complimentaritiy concept (position and momentum) right? Or are they
both representing one evolving entity?
Do you believe that a quantum potential guides every process?
What is the origin of the quantum potential?
Is universe interconnected?
Bohemian Mechanics continued…..
Is Probability there because we are not aware of initial conditions? Or is
it inherent?
Humans are physical objects who are influenced by quantum potential
and influence it as well. Do you agree?
Are we an evolving process or are a solid creature separate from outside
world?
Quantum potential suggests a super deterministic world. Do we have a
free will?
Do we create our own perception of reality? Are there many perceived and
fabricated realities or is there just one?
Penrose –Hamerof Theory of
Consciousness
Consciousness is not part of computational laws of
physics. Do you believe it is separate and exists beyond
physical systems?
Is consciousness different from physical entities?
What are microtubules?
What is a soliton
Penrose –Hamerof Theory
Does consciousness actually collapses the wave and create our own observable
universe ?
Is consciousness interconnected with a realm beyond?
Does our consciousness actually participates in forming the outside world as
well?
Does consciousness arise from quantum domain or a realm beyond?
Recent experiments has found vibrations in megahertz range in microtubules
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140116085105.htm
Transactional Interpretation
Each transaction has a forward and backward component
Observers and their knowledge play no special role
Transactions are nonlocal, free from space and time constraints
Do you agree that today's actions influence the past?
Is causality fundamental?
How does the above interpretation resolve paradoxes?
Henry Stapp Views
Does Intent come from outside?
Everything even synapses are in superposition. State
reduction is happening inside consciousness. Prior to
reduction, the actual world is in super-position. Do you
agree with the proposition?
It suggests that mental choice determines the machinery
response and thereby influences the physical world out
there. Do you agree?
Are there two realities, a superposed physical and a reduced
mental?
Henry Stapp Views
Consciousness causes collapse of the universal wave function
thereby effectively determining the future observation of
events.
Quantum entanglement validates the efficacy of intentional
behavior and its future progression of events
Where does the logical progression of event originate?
Shahn Majid Views
Measurement problem is more serious and Can not be
brushed off
We can’t divide micro and macro-world
A traveling electron for an observer travelling along the
electron does not create magnetic field
Naïve and confused adaptation of realist-reductionist view is
not acceptable.
Shahn Majid Views……
As observer affects the observed, the observed also affects the
observer. Do you believe it?
Is time a sociological construct?
Is entropy also a construct?
Is he right or reductionist way of approach is enough to reveal
the secrets of the universe?
Whom do you believe?
When experts are in disagreement, you can choose
the expert or speculate on your own.
If you are not confused, you were not
listening !!!!