What is the Copenhagen interpretation?
The Copenhagen interpretation, which I helped develop, emphasizes the role of observation in quantum mechanics. It suggests that the properties of quantum systems, such as the position or momentum of an electron, are not definite until they are measured. Before measurement, these properties exist in a state of superposition, described by probability waves. The act of measurement 'collapses' this wave function, yielding a specific outcome. This highlights the inherent uncertainty and probabilistic nature of the quantum world.
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