The concept of superposition

[Ignat]

Materialism asserts that the material world is an objective reality that exists independently of consciousness. In classical physics, this view dominates: objects and processes exist independently of the observer, and their states can be determined objectively.

Quantum mechanics introduces concepts that can be interpreted as idealistic, especially in the context of the Copenhagen interpretation. An example is the concept of superposition.

In quantum mechanics, particles can be in a superposition of states until a measurement is performed. This phenomenon is observed at the level of atoms and subatomic particles. It means that the system does not have a defined state before the measurement.

The Copenhagen interpretation, in fact, asserts that the material world does not exist until a person makes a measurement. Quantum physics has now become a preacher of subjective idealism.

Subjective idealism is a philosophical position that asserts that reality exists only in the individual's mind. According to this point of view, the external world has no objective existence regardless of its perception and awareness by the subject. The main ideas of subjective idealism can be summarized in the following points:

Subjectivity of reality: Reality is subjective and depends on the perception and awareness of the individual. The external world has no objective existence independent of consciousness.

Consciousness as the foundation: Consciousness is the fundamental foundation of all existence. Everything that we perceive as reality is a product of our consciousness.

Absence of an objective world: There is no objective material world independent of consciousness. Everything that we perceive as the outside world is a construct of our consciousness.

I would like to ask experts in quantum physics, what happened before the creation of man?

 

[Classical Motion]

When you twist a mathematical line, you get the same line. No change.

When you twist a physical line, it shrinks and gives a new relative length. PLUS the line gains area and density.

Superposition is like this. There is math superposition and physical superposition.

One we understand and one we don't.

 

[Gibsense]

The Copenhagen interpretation, in fact, asserts that the material world does not exist until a person makes a measurement. Quantum physics has now become a preacher of subjective idealism.

Superposition is when a quantum system exists in multiple states at once. When you measure or observe the system, it "collapses" into one of those possible states, and that's what you end up seeing. The act of measurement forces the system to make a choice, so to speak. Before you measure it, it's like all the possibilities are in play at the same time. Once you measure, it's like the universe decides which one is the reality you'll observe.

You use some tool or other to make the observation. It is the act of applying the tool that causes the collapse and a person is not needed. That collapse process is happening all the time, everywhere. Anytime a quantum system interacts with something else or gets observed, it picks a state. Since the universe is full of interactions—particles bumping into each other, photons hitting stuff, and all kinds of measurements happening—it’s like a nonstop show of possibilities becoming a reality.

I view this as a timewave/process washing over a landscape of quantum possibilities causing the universe to collapse into a reality. Of course, this is not much help and I am definitely no expert. It does though suggest that the future leaves a number of choices indicating we are not 'fated' and in a way the choices available suggest that the future influences the present. It depends how you choose to look at it (pun intended)

 

[Ignat]

Superposition is when a quantum system exists in multiple states at once. When you measure or observe the system, it "collapses" into one of those possible states, and that's what you end up seeing. The act of measurement forces the system to make a choice, so to speak. Before you measure it, it's like all the possibilities are in play at the same time. Once you measure, it's like the universe decides which one is the reality you'll observe.

There is a current loop without an ammeter. Is the current in a superposition: is there current, is there no current? If an ammeter is connected to the circuit, does the wave function collapse?