Copenhagen interpretation
[/ˌkoʊ.pən.ˈhɑː.ɡən ɪn.tɚ.prə.ˈteɪ.ʃən/]
noun
interpretação de Copenhague
1. A foundational interpretation of quantum mechanics developed primarily by Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg in the 1920s, which posits that quantum particles do not have definite properties until they are measured, and that the act of observation fundamentally affects the system being observed.
The Copenhagen interpretation suggests that an electron exists in a superposition of states until it is measured.
A interpretação de Copenhague sugere que um elétron existe em uma superposição de estados até ser medido.
2. The dominant interpretation of quantum mechanics for much of the 20th century, which emphasizes the probabilistic nature of quantum phenomena and the central role of the observer.
Many physicists have criticized the Copenhagen interpretation for its reliance on the concept of measurement and observation.
Muitos físicos criticaram a interpretação de Copenhague por sua dependência do conceito de medição e observação.
The Copenhagen interpretation represents a pivotal moment in 20th-century physics, named after the city where Niels Bohr worked. It remains the most widely taught interpretation of quantum mechanics in introductory physics courses in both Brazil and the United States, though its philosophical implications regarding the role of observation and measurement continue to generate debate among physicists and philosophers of science.
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