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arXiv:1108.2628

The fundamental obscurity in quantum mechanics. Why it is needed to shout "wake up"

V. V. Aristov, А. В. Никулов

Published Aug 12, 2011• 1 citation
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Abstract

The orthodox quantum mechanics can describe results of observation but not an objective reality. Misunderstanding of its positivistic essence results to numerous mistaken publications, in particular about a possibility of a real quantum computer.
DOI
10.48550/arxiv.1108.2628

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