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The Omega–Field Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics

Shamil Shanavas

Published Jan 1, 2026• 0 citations
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The Omega–Field Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics From Wavefunction to Field: Measurement, Reality, and the Structure of the Quantum World
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10.17605/osf.io/xzj6p

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