A Model of Wavefunction Collapse in Discrete Space-Time
International Journal of Theoretical Physics 45 (10):1965-1979 (2006)
| Abstract | We give a new argument supporting a gravitational role in quantum collapse. It is demonstrated that the discreteness of space-time, which results from the proper combination of quantum theory and general relativity, may inevitably result in the dynamical collapse of thewave function. Moreover, the minimum size of discrete space-time yields a plausible collapse criterion consistent with experiments. By assuming that the source to collapse the wave function is the inherent random motion of particles described by the wave function, we further propose a concrete model of wavefunction collapse in the discrete space-time. It is shown that the model is consistent with the existing experiments and macroscopic experiences. | |||||||||
| Keywords | collapse of the wave function discrete spacetime | |||||||||
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