measurement-induced collapse
[/ˈmeʒərmənt ɪnˈdjuːst kəˈlæps/]
nounpl: measurement-induced collapses
colapso induzido por medição
1. In quantum mechanics, the phenomenon where the act of measuring a quantum system causes its wave function to collapse from a superposition of states into a single definite state
Measurement-induced collapse explains why observing a particle changes its behavior in quantum experiments.
O colapso induzido por medição explica por que observar uma partícula altera seu comportamento em experimentos quânticos.
2. The theoretical process by which a quantum system transitions from multiple possible states to one observable state upon measurement
The Copenhagen interpretation relies on measurement-induced collapse to explain quantum phenomena.
A interpretação de Copenhague depende do colapso induzido por medição para explicar fenômenos quânticos.
This term is primarily used in academic and scientific contexts, particularly in physics departments and quantum mechanics coursework. It represents a fundamental concept in quantum theory that bridges the gap between theoretical predictions and experimental observations. The term reflects the philosophical implications of quantum mechanics regarding the role of the observer in physical reality.
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