The Partitioned Quantum Universe: Entanglement and the Emergence of Functionality

Author: Mahler, Gunter

Source: Mind and Matter, Volume 2, Number 2, 2004 , pp. 67-89(23)

Publisher: Imprint Academic

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Abstract:

Given that the world as we perceive it appears to be predominantly classical, how can we stabilize quantum effects? Given the fundamental description of our world is quantum mechanical, how do classical phenomena emerge? Answers can be found from the analysis of the scaling properties of modular quantum systems with respect to a given level of description. It is argued that, depending on design, such partitioned quantum systems may support various functions. Despite their local appearance these functions are emergent properties of the system as a whole. With respect to the separation of subject and object such functions of interest are control, simulation, and observation. They are interpreted in close analogy with more basic physical behavior.

Document Type: Research article

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