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many-worlds interpretation

interpretation of quantum mechanics which denies the collapse of the wavefunction
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many-worlds interpretation

Summary

many-worlds interpretation is a scientific hypothesis[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • many-worlds interpretation is credited with the discovery of Hugh Everett III[3].
  • many-worlds interpretation is the creator of Hugh Everett III[4].
  • many-worlds interpretation's instance of is recorded as scientific hypothesis[5].
  • Hugh Everett III is named after many-worlds interpretation[6].
  • many-worlds interpretation is a type of interpretation of quantum mechanics[7].
  • many-worlds interpretation's time of discovery or invention is recorded as 1957[8].
  • many-worlds interpretation's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'MWI'}[9].
  • many-worlds interpretation's different from is recorded as parallel universe[10].
  • many-worlds interpretation's different from is recorded as multiverse[11].

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Designation and Status

many-worlds interpretation's instance of is recorded as scientific hypothesis[5].

History and Context

Hugh Everett III is named after many-worlds interpretation[6].

Why It Matters

many-worlds interpretation has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 78 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]

Related Entities

Hugh Everett III

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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