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The quantum state can be interpreted as a representation of contextually partial relational closure, providing a unified framework to explain decoherence, measurement, and the emergence of classicality. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.ESTABLISHES_NEW_DIRECTION.

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To introduce a relational and information-theoretic interpretation of quantum mechanics where physical states represent contextually partial relational closure, distinguishing state structure from measurement realization.

August 22, 2026Open Access

Quantum Mechanics as Partial Relational Closure Closure Information, Decoherence, Measurement, and the Emergence of Local Classicality

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PLPhilip LilienUniversity Foundation

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Theoretical analysis demonstrates a partial relational closure framework for quantum states, suggesting how classical objectivity emerges from decoherent environmental records.

Key Points

To introduce a relational and information-theoretic interpretation of quantum mechanics where physical states represent contextually partial relational closure, distinguishing state structure from measurement realization.
Developed a three-layer mathematical and conceptual framework separating standard quantum formalism, exact closure information identities, and hypothetical extensions beyond quantum mechanics.
Decomposed the measurement process into three distinct steps: contextual differentiation, Born weighting, and selective local outcome closure.
Decoherence operates as a relational transfer of locally accessible coherence into system-environment entanglement channels rather than a sheer destruction of information.
Classical objectivity and stable facts emerge naturally through environmental redundancy and effectively commuting observational structures without requiring conscious observation.

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Philip Lilien (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a895eaeca7ade938187cc21 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22018632

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August 22, 2026Open Access

Quantum Mechanics as Partial Relational Closure Closure Information, Decoherence, Measurement, and the Emergence of Local Classicality

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PLPhilip LilienUniversity Foundation

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Implication

Theoretical analysis demonstrates a partial relational closure framework for quantum states, suggesting how classical objectivity emerges from decoherent environmental records.

Key Points

To introduce a relational and information-theoretic interpretation of quantum mechanics where physical states represent contextually partial relational closure, distinguishing state structure from measurement realization.
Developed a three-layer mathematical and conceptual framework separating standard quantum formalism, exact closure information identities, and hypothetical extensions beyond quantum mechanics.
Decomposed the measurement process into three distinct steps: contextual differentiation, Born weighting, and selective local outcome closure.
Decoherence operates as a relational transfer of locally accessible coherence into system-environment entanglement channels rather than a sheer destruction of information.
Classical objectivity and stable facts emerge naturally through environmental redundancy and effectively commuting observational structures without requiring conscious observation.

Cite This Study

Philip Lilien (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a895eaeca7ade938187cc21 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22018632

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