Multiplying the multiverse.

QUANTUM theory; WAVE functions; QUANTUM mechanics; WAVE mechanics; QUANTUM fluctuations

A new interpretation of quantum mechanics suggests that the multiverse may be much larger than previously thought. The traditional Copenhagen interpretation states that the wave function collapses into a single state when observed, while the many-worlds interpretation suggests that each quantum state is already real in parallel worlds. Researchers have developed an algorithm that identifies valid divisions of quantum systems into subsystems, leading to the emergence of multiple realms of new worlds. While the implications of this interpretation are still unclear, it offers a new perspective on the emergence of classical behavior from quantum mechanics. [Extracted from the article]

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