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Quantum theory and human perception of the macro-world
1Center Leo Apostel, and Departments of Mathematics and Psychology, Brussels Free University Brussels, Belgium.
Frontiers in Psychology
|July 11, 2014
Summary
Human perception of macroscopic objects as stable entities arises from classical viewpoints, while quantum theory
Area of Science:
- Quantum Physics
- Macroscopic Quantum Phenomena
Background:
- Investigating the quantum nature of macroscopic entities and their perception.
- Exploring the limitations of standard quantum theory in describing separated entities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand why macroscopic entities appear as bounded and persistent.
- To analyze the influence of quantum theory on macroscopic behavior and perception.
Main Methods:
- De Broglie wavelength analysis of macroscopic entities.
- Axiomatic quantum theory to assess structural limitations.
- A new conceptual quantum interpretation.
Main Results:
- Classical perception (geometric light, Pauli exclusion principle) contributes to the view of stable macroscopic entities.
- Detecting quantum behavior in macroscopic entities requires specialized apparatuses.
- Standard quantum theory may be incomplete for describing separated entities.
Conclusions:
- Human perception of macroscopic stability is influenced by classical interpretations.
- Further experiments are needed to confirm quantum effects in macroscopic entities.
- A more general theory might be necessary to fully describe separated entities.
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