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The aim of this paper is to consider in what sense the modal-Hamiltonian interpretation of quantum mechanics satisfies the physical constraints imposed by the Galilean group. In particular, we show that the only apparent conflict, which follows from boost-transformations, can be overcome when the definition of quantum systems and subsystems is taken into account. On this basis, we apply the interpretation to different well-known models, in order to obtain concrete examples of the previous conceptual conclusions. Finally, we consider the role played by the Casimir operators of the Galilean group in the interpretation.
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Ardenghi, J.S., Castagnino, M. & Lombardi, O. Quantum Mechanics: Modal Interpretation and Galilean Transformations. Found Phys 39, 1023–1045 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10701-009-9313-x
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