Does this paper rule out the Transactional Interpretation?

In summary, the conversation discusses whether the Transactional interpretation (TI) of quantum mechanics is ruled out by non-local causality models. The conclusion is that TI, which does not involve hidden variables, is not ruled out and may even be strengthened by this evidence. The conversation also mentions that many papers claiming to disprove certain interpretations of QM are often based on misunderstandings.
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http://advances.sciencemag.org/content/2/8/e1600162.full
They claimed to have shown that non local causaulity models of QM do not work. But does that include the Transactional interpretation, which is non local and retrocausal?
 
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No, this does not rule out TI. It rules out certain kinds of hidden variables models. TI does not have any hidden variables.
So if anything, this strengthens the case for TI.
 
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No.

It' still a valid interpretation.

Like a lot of these papers claiming to rule this or that out, or show things like the violation of the uncertainty principle, it involves misunderstandings.

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Bill
 

1. What is the Transactional Interpretation?

The Transactional Interpretation is a proposed interpretation of quantum mechanics that suggests that all quantum particles interact through transactional waves, both in the past and future. It also proposes that all quantum events have a "handshake" between past and future waves, creating a complete transactional process.

2. How does the Transactional Interpretation differ from other interpretations of quantum mechanics?

The Transactional Interpretation differs from other interpretations, such as the Copenhagen Interpretation, by suggesting that the "collapse" of the wave function is not a real physical process, but rather a result of the transactional handshake between past and future waves. It also differs from the Many-Worlds Interpretation by proposing a single physical reality, rather than multiple parallel universes.

3. What evidence supports or refutes the Transactional Interpretation?

The Transactional Interpretation is still a controversial theory and there is currently no direct evidence to support or refute it. However, some researchers have conducted experiments that provide indirect evidence, such as the quantum delayed-choice experiment, which supports the idea of transactional waves. Other experiments, such as the quantum eraser experiment, have been interpreted as evidence against the Transactional Interpretation.

4. Can the Transactional Interpretation be ruled out by a single paper?

No, the Transactional Interpretation cannot be ruled out by a single paper. Like any scientific theory, it requires a robust and diverse body of evidence to either support or reject it. A single paper may contribute to this body of evidence, but it cannot definitively rule out the validity of the theory.

5. What are the implications of the Transactional Interpretation if it were proven to be true?

If the Transactional Interpretation were proven to be true, it would have significant implications for our understanding of quantum mechanics and the nature of reality. It would challenge traditional concepts such as causality and the arrow of time, and could potentially lead to new technologies and advancements in quantum computing and communication.

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