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Observer (quantum physics)

In quantum mechanics, 'observation' is synonymous with quantum measurement and 'observer' with a measurement apparatus and 'observable' with what can be measured. Thus the quantum mechanical observer does not have tonecessarily present or solve any problems over and above the issue of measurement in quantum mechanics. The quantum mechanical observer is also intimately tied to the issue of observer effect. In quantum mechanics, 'observation' is synonymous with quantum measurement and 'observer' with a measurement apparatus and 'observable' with what can be measured. Thus the quantum mechanical observer does not have tonecessarily present or solve any problems over and above the issue of measurement in quantum mechanics. The quantum mechanical observer is also intimately tied to the issue of observer effect. A number of new-age religious or philosophical interpretations of quantum mechanics, notably 'consciousness causes collapse', give the observer a special role, or place constraints on who or what can be an observer. There is no credible peer-reviewed research that backs such claims.

[ "Quantum mechanics", "Control theory", "Control engineering", "nonlinear observer", "observer controller", "Ambient optic array", "observer performance", "composite controller" ]
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