How different interpretations of quantum mechanics can enrich each other: the case of the Relational Quantum Mechanics and the Modal-Hamiltonian Interpretation

OLIMPIA LOMBARDI; JUAN SEBASTIÁN ARDENGHI

FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICS

SPRINGER

Lugar: Berlin; Año: 2022 vol. 52 p. 1 - 21

0015-9018

In the literature on the interpretation ofquantum mechanics, not many works attempt to adopt a proactive perspectiveaimed at seeing how different interpretations can enrich each other through a productivedialogue. In particular, few proposals have been devised to show that differentapproaches can be clarified by comparing them, and can even complement eachother, improving or leading to a more fertile overall approach.The purpose of this paper is framed within thisperspective of complementation and mutual enrichment. In particular, the RelationalQuantum Mechanics (RQM) and the Modal-Hamiltonian Interpretation (MHI) arecompared, highlighting their differences and points of contact. The finalpurpose is to show that, in spite of their disagreements, they are notcontradictory but, on the contrary, they can be made compatible from anoverarching perspective and can even complement each other in a fruitful way.