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Quantum interpretations

Quantum interpretations are different ideas about what quantum mechanics reveals about reality. Since quantum events are probabilistic and can behave differently depending on how they are observed, scientists have proposed various explanations. Some interpret the wave function as a real entity, suggesting multiple parallel worlds exist, while others see it as merely reflecting our knowledge. These interpretations aim to clarify questions like whether particles have definite properties or if reality changes with observation. Ultimately, they represent different philosophical approaches to understanding the underlying nature of the universe at the smallest scales, and no single interpretation has been universally confirmed.