wave function collapse
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, wave function collapse has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Nov 2025).
In various interpretations of quantum mechanics, wave function collapse, also called reduction of the state vector, occurs when a wave function—initially in a superposition of several eigenstates—reduces to a single eigenstate due to interaction with the external world. This interaction is called an observation and is the essence of a measurement in quantum mechanics, which connects the wave function with classical observables such as position and momentum. Collapse is one of the two processes b
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Radiolab |
| Field | Physics |
Who talks about wave function collapse on podcasts?
wave function collapse came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Radiolab.
- Quantum Refuge | Radiolab Podcast on Radiolab (Nov 2025)
What is wave function collapse mentioned alongside?
wave function collapse is most often mentioned alongside Allan Adams, proteins and Sarah Qari.
Mentioned together: Allan Adams, proteins, Sarah Qari, Latif Nasser, Soren Wheeler, Maria Paz Gutiérrez, Radiolab, Alex Neason, Jeremy Bloom, Emily Krieger