Does the Violation of Bell Inequality Challenge Quantum Mechanics?

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The violation of Bell's Inequality does not confirm Quantum Mechanics (QM) but indicates that no theory based on Local Hidden Variables can align with QM predictions. The de Broglie-Bohm Interpretation is the only theory that maintains its Hidden Variables while transitioning from locality to non-locality, remaining empirically comparable to QM. The discussion highlights the significance of Bell's Inequality in understanding the limitations of classical theories in explaining quantum phenomena.

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Does the Bell inequality confirms the quantum mechanics? If answer is yes, why the violation of Bell inequality is more famous?
 
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efaizi said:
Does the Bell inequality confirms the quantum mechanics? If answer is yes, why the violation of Bell inequality is more famous?

It doesn't confirm QM, but it does claim that no theory with Local Hidden Variables can match the predictions of Quantum Mechanics. The only theory to survive the move from locality to Non-Locality with their Hidden Variable(s) intact is the de Broglie-Bohm Interpretation, which is empirically on the same footing as QM for now.

Of course, SQM violates Bell's Inequalities, soooo... ?! Who knows.
 

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