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===Copenhagen Interpretation===
 
===Copenhagen Interpretation===
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The Copenhagen interpretation is the interpretation dealing fundamentally with [[decoherence]]. Because quantum mechanics is a statistical method of describing the physical world, there are multiple states that a system can exist in at the same time; this is the principle of [[superposition]]. A quantum system is said to always be in a state of superposition until the system is measured, at which point the system ''decoheres'' and assumes a unique value. Such behavior has been the basis of revolutionary research into computing technologies (see [[quantum computer]]). This interpretation also questions at what time the "measuring" of the system takes place; for instance, a fundamental aspect of the system is measured when a nucleus decays and the event is recorded by the Geiger counter.<ref name="Layman">http://www.higgo.com/quantum/laymans.htm</ref>  
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The Copenhagen interpretation is the interpretation dealing fundamentally with [[decoherence]]. Because quantum mechanics is a statistical method of describing the physical world, there are multiple states that a system can exist in at the same time; this is the principle of [[superposition]]. A quantum system is said to always be in a state of superposition until the system is measured, at which point the system ''decoheres'' and assumes a unique value. Such behavior has been the basis of revolutionary research into computing technologies (see [[quantum computer]]). This interpretation also questions at what time the "measuring" of the system takes place; for instance, a fundamental aspect of the system is measured when a nucleus decays and the event is recorded by the [[Geiger counter]].<ref name="Layman">http://www.higgo.com/quantum/laymans.htm</ref>
    
===Many-worlds Interpretation===
 
===Many-worlds Interpretation===
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