A perspective comparing two quantum-complexity definitions of wavefunction branches, finding neither satisfactory and identifying the open problems that remain.
A Solution to the Lorentzian Quantum Reality Problem
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The quantum reality problem is that of finding a mathematically precise definition of a sample space of configurations of beables, events, histories, paths, or other mathematical objects, and a corresponding probability distribution, for any given closed quantum system. Given a solution, we can postulate that physical reality is described by one randomly chosen configuration drawn from the sample space. For a physically sensible solution, this postulate should imply quasiclassical physics in realistic models. In particular, it should imply the validity of Copenhagen quantum theory and classical dynamics in their respective domains. A Lorentzian solution applies to relativistic quantum theory or quantum field theory in Minkowski space and is defined in a way that respects Lorentz symmetry. We outline a new solution to the non-relativistic and Lorentzian quantum reality problems, and associated new generalizations of quantum theory.
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Wavefunction branches demand a definition!
A perspective comparing two quantum-complexity definitions of wavefunction branches, finding neither satisfactory and identifying the open problems that remain.