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Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part B Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics

Measurement outcomes and probability in Everettian quantum mechanics

David John Baker

Published Sep 13, 2006• 54 citations
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10.1016/j.shpsb.2006.05.003

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Abstract The present paper shows how one might model Everettian quantum mechanics using hyperfinitely many worlds. A hyperfinite model allows one to consider idealized measurements of observables with continuous-valued spectra where different outcomes are associated with possibly infinitesimal probabilities. One can also prove hyperfinite formulations of Everett’s limiting relative-frequency and randomness properties, theorems he considered central to his formulation of quantum mechanics. Finally, this model provides an intuitive framework in which to consider no-collapse formulations of quantum mechanics more generally.