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Wave Function Collapse is the process by which a quantum system's wave function reduces to a single eigenstate due to a measurement or interaction. Decoherence provides a more detailed and less abstract explanation for this process in terms of environmental interactions.

Schrodinger's Cat is a thought experiment that illustrates the concept of superposition and the problems of quantum mechanics when applied to everyday objects. Decoherence offers an explanation for the transition from quantum superposition to the observed classical outcome.

Decoherence is the process by which quantum systems interact with their environment in a manner that causes the loss of quantum coherence. In essence, it explains the transition of a system from a quantum to a classical state by the disruption of phase relationships between quantum states.

Quantum Superposition is the ability of a quantum system to be in multiple states at the same time. It is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics that leads to coherence, but is subject to destruction by decoherence mechanisms.

Quantum Entanglement is a physical phenomenon where pairs or groups of particles interact in ways such that the quantum state of each particle cannot be described independently of the state of the others. Decoherence can affect entangled systems, leading to the disentanglement or classical correlations.

Quantum Coherence refers to the property of quantum systems where particles exist in multiple states or 'superpositions' and exhibit wave-like interference effects. It is fundamental to quantum mechanics and is disrupted during decoherence.

The Quantum Zeno Effect is a phenomenon where frequent observation of a quantum system can effectively freeze its evolution, thereby preventing decoherence. This is due to the resetting of the system's state with each measurement.

The Quantum-Classical Boundary is the edge or limit at which quantum mechanical behavior gives way to classical mechanics. Decoherence theory helps to understand and quantify where and how this transition occurs.

Environment-Induced Decoherence is the process where interaction with the surrounding environment (which may include other particles or fields) causes a quantum system to lose its coherence, effectively becoming a classical system.