A Simulation for Neurophotonic Quantum Computation in Visual Pathways
arXiv Preprint Archive December 23, 2014 H. Valian, H. Bassereh, A. Barkhordari et al.
The paper explores whether quantum effects in the brain could support the Copenhagen Interpretation, where wave function collapse occurs in the observer's mind. It simulates delayed luminescence of photons in neurons using a Brassard-like teleportation circuit, modeling the transfer of quantum states from retina to visual cortex. The simulation incorporates both classical and quantum processing in neurons. Results suggest it is possible for the brain to receive exact quantum states of photons in the visual cortex, which could then be collapsed by consciousness, supporting the Copenhagen Interpretation of the measurement problem.