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Experts still split about what quantum theory means

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Poll reveals diverse views about foundational questions in physics.

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  1. Schlosshauer, M. Kofler, J. & Zeilinger, A. preprint available at http://www.arxiv.org/abs/1301.1069 (2013).

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