Schrödinger's Cat and The Multiverse Interpretation

Abstract

This research aimed to achieve 2 primary objectives: 1) To study Schrödinger's cat theory and the concept of multiverses, 2) to analyze the interpretations of Schrödinger's cat theory and the concept of multiverses. The data analysis is descriptive.
The research results were as follows:
1. Schrödinger's cat theory and the Multiverse concept have shown that Schrödinger's Cat theory is a thought experiment in quantum mechanics proposed by Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger. It describes the simultaneous multiple states of an atom or entity until it is observed or measured. For instance, in the famous cat-in-a-box experiment, before measurement, the cat exists in a state of both being alive and dead simultaneously, leading to a complex reality in its state. Physicist Hugh Everett later introduced the Many-Worlds Interpretation to address the complexities, giving rise to the concept of parallel universes and the Multiverse.
2. When interpreting Schrödinger's cat theory and the multiverse concept, it was discovered that within the framework of Western physics, they involve deductive reasoning and fall into the category of quantity and approximation. However, when interpreted within the framework of Indian metaphysical philosophy, they are associated with inductive reasoning and belong to the category of inference and approximation. This contrast highlights how Schrödinger's Cat theory can be a valuable philosophical tool for discussing ideas related to parallel universes and the Multiverse, especially when considering different approaches to interpretation.
These findings shed light on the significance of Schrödinger's Cat theory as a philosophical instrument for exploring the concepts of parallel universes and the Multiverse and for considering the possibilities of diverse states for events occurring simultaneously, even when we only observe a fraction of them.