Measurement unification
Ken Krechmer
Abstract
In many quantum measurement experiments and thought experiments, unexplained results appear. As example, entangled particles appear to interact instantly across distances. A 2018 Measurement paper (Relative Measurement Theory, K. Krechmer, 2018) proposed that the calibration of a measuring apparatus to a reference is required in both quantum measurement models and empirical measurement results. Current quantum measurement models equalize the units but not to a reference. Current empirical measurement indications are equalized to a reference. These two measurements are different. The lack of calibration to a reference in quantum mechanics creates this difference. Including calibration explains the results of the particle spin experiments, quantum teleportation experiments, and Mach-Zehnder interferometer experiments, as well as Mermin's device, Schrödinger's Cat, and other thought experiments.