Many-Worlds Interpretation

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What is the Many-Worlds Interpretation?

The Many-Worlds Interpretation is a concept in quantum mechanics that suggests that every time a quantum event occurs, the universe splits into multiple parallel universes, each with a different outcome.

Let's take a closer look at some famous examples:

Schrödinger's Cat

A thought experiment created by Erwin Schrödinger in 1935, in which a cat is placed in a box with a radioactive atom that has a 50% chance of decaying.

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Schrödinger's Cat Variations