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The Gestalt problem in quantum theory

generation of molecular shape by the environment

Anton Amann

pp. 125-156

Abstract

Quantum systems have a holistic structure, which implies that they cannot be divided into parts. In order tocreate (sub)objects like individual substances, molecules, nuclei, etc., in a universal whole, the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen correlations between all the subentities, e.g. all the molecules in a substance, must be suppressed by perceptual and mental processes.

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(1993) Synthese 97 (1).

Pages: 125-156

DOI: 10.1007/BF01255834

Full citation:

Amann Anton (1993) „The Gestalt problem in quantum theory: generation of molecular shape by the environment“. Synthese 97 (1), 125–156.