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The parliament of observers - Against the observable axiom of quantum mechanics

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Briefings

A new preprint argues that the foundational assumption of quantum mechanics—where observables correspond to self-adjoint operators—breaks down when considering all observables simultaneously. The authors challenge the validity of the noncommutative algebra of bounded operators as a formalization of the algebra of observables, which are defined as equivalence classes of measurement procedures with a coherent empirical interpretation. This critique suggests that the standard mathematical framework may not fully capture the nature of quantum measurement.

Key points

• The authors challenge the assumption that observables in quantum mechanics correspond to self-adjoint operators, arguing this premise fails when considering all observables at once.
• The noncommutative algebra of bounded operators is proposed as an inadequate formalization of the algebra of observables, which are defined as equivalence classes of measurement procedures with a coherent empirical interpretation.

Context and limitations

The evidence is a preprint from October 2026, and the authors have not yet published their findings in a peer-reviewed journal. The study focuses on a specific mathematical challenge in quantum theory and does not provide experimental data or further empirical validation.

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