Abstract

Statistical classical mechanics and quantum mechanics are developed and well-known theories that represent a basis for modern physics. The two described theories are well known and have been well studied. As these theories contain numerous paradoxes, many scientists doubt their internal consistencies. However, these paradoxes can be resolved within the framework of the existing physics without the introduction of new laws. To clarify the paper for the inexperienced reader, we include certain necessary basic concepts of statistical physics and quantum mechanics in this paper without the use of formulas. Exact formulas and explanations are included in the Appendices. The text is supplemented by illustrations to enhance the understanding of the paper. The paradoxes underlying thermodynamics and quantum mechanics are also discussed. The approaches to the solutions of these paradoxes are suggested. The first approach is dependent on the influence of the external observer (environment), which disrupts the correlations in the system. The second approach is based on the limits of the self-knowledge of the system for the case in which both the external observer and the environment are included in the considered system. The concepts of observable dynamics, ideal dynamics, and unpredictable dynamics are introduced. The phenomenon of complex (living) systems is contemplated from the point of view of these dynamics.

Highlights

  • A number of important points should be noted. 1) In contrast with other papers regarding paradoxes of quantum mechanics, this paper is not a philosophical paper on physics

  • The influences of measurements and the environment on the systems disturb the evolution of the system

  • The description of the system in this case is possible based on observable dynamics

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Introduction

A number of important points should be noted. 1) In contrast with other papers regarding paradoxes of quantum mechanics, this paper is not a philosophical paper on physics. All interpretations (for example, multi-world interpretation and Copenhagen) aim to provide an evident explanation of quantum mechanics These interpretations neither solve any paradoxes nor introduce any new appearance in the physics. The motivation to write this paper was the fact (paradox) that the author has not encountered any paper or physics textbook in which a complete and clear explanation of these paradoxes of physics (Fig. 1) and its consequences is provided. We observe the distribution of density and velocity of flowing gas for large volumes These volumes include enormous quantities of invisible molecules. These distinct density and velocity distribution of flowing gas are defined as macroscopic parameters of the system. We subsequently consider isolated systems and define internal energy and finite volume (unless the contrary is stated)

Principal Paradoxes of Classical Statistical Physics
Evolution of Macroscopic Entropy for Chaotic Systems
The Second Law of Thermodynamics and Related Paradoxes
Principal Paradoxes of Quantum Mechanics
Zeno Paradox or the Paradox of a Kettle that Never Boils
Quantum Mechanics Interpretations
Definition of the Complete Physical System in the Theory of Measurement
Solution of the Paradox of Schrodinger’s Cat
Solution of the Paradoxes of Loschmidt and Poincare in Classical Mechanics
11. Ideal and Observable Dynamics
11.2. What Restrict the Selection of Observable Dynamics Macroscopic Variables?
13.1. Life from the Point of View of Physics—Previous Reports
13.2. Life as a Process of Preventing Relaxation and Decoherence
14. Conclusion
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