On quantum jumps, events, and spontaneous localization models

Foundations of Physics 25 (5):743-762 (1995)
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Abstract

We propose a precise meaning to the concepts of “experiment,” “measurement,” and “event” in the event-enhanced formalism of quantum theory. A minimal piecewise deterministic process is given that can be used for a computer simulation of real time series of experiments on single quantum objects. As an example a generalized cloud chamber is described, including the multiparticle case. Relation to the GRW spontaneous localization model is discussed

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Relativistic quantum events.Ph Blanchard & A. Jadczyk - 1996 - Foundations of Physics 26 (12):1669-1681.

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