Entaglement and hidden variables

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Bohm's theory calculates entanglement by considering the global wave function, which includes both the particles and the measuring device, unlike standard quantum theory that relies on wave function collapse. The discussion highlights that while standard quantum mechanics does not require the global function for predictions, Bohm's approach can yield the same measurable outcomes through approximate calculations of this global function. A theorem asserts that both Bohm's and standard quantum theories provide identical predictions, though this claim requires convincing proof. The conversation also touches on the complexities of defining photon paths and wave functions, emphasizing the challenges in applying hidden variable theories to photons. Overall, the discussion reveals ongoing debates about the compatibility and implications of Bohm's theory in relation to standard quantum mechanics.
  • #61
Demystifier said:
And all this does not depend at all on hidden variables.

But it does depend on superluminal information exchange, even in its Lorentz invariant manifestations. At least that's what they told me here at the Hiley Symposium this week.
 
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  • #62
Demystifier said:
SQM - wf Collapse - Non Linear.

SQM - wf Collapse.
which one ? specific model please...
 
  • #63
RUTA said:
At least that's what they told me here at the Hiley Symposium this week.

You mean Bohm's chief collaborator Hiley - I presume..
Anything interesting to report? New results? Gossip?
 
  • #64
RUTA said:
But it does depend on superluminal information exchange, even in its Lorentz invariant manifestations. At least that's what they told me here at the Hiley Symposium this week.
No, what I said IN THE POST ABOVE, does not depend on superluminal information exchange.
 
  • #65
yoda jedi said:
SQM - wf Collapse.
which one ? specific model please...
SQM - wf collapse, but no model
GRW, Penrose (or some other) specific model - no SQM
 
  • #66
Demystifier said:
SQM - wf collapse, but no model
GRW, Penrose (or some other) specific model - no SQM

i know, GRW (a CSL version, other versions: Adler, Pearle, Bassi, Diosi, Tumulka and others), Penrose, are objective collapse theories.
...And Singh, Elze, Svetlichny, Zloshchastiev, Hansson, Nattermann, Khrennikov and others are non linear but no standard -linear-.
but you said Standard Quantum Mechanics.

you mean SQM without collapse ?
 
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  • #67
yoda jedi said:
you mean SQM without collapse ?
By SQM, I meant SQM with collapse, but without mathematical description of collapse in terms of a precise model. Instead, collapse is introduced as a vague postulate. Something like: "When a measurement is performed, the wave function collapses to an eigenstate of the measured observable."
 
  • #68
Demystifier said:
By SQM, I meant SQM with collapse, but without mathematical description of collapse in terms of a precise model. Instead, collapse is introduced as a vague postulate. Something like: "When a measurement is performed, the wave function collapses to an eigenstate of the measured observable."

and no model existent.
 
  • #69
Demystifier said:
Fine, it works for one specific choice of the measured observable A only.

But then for another choice of the observable B (B not equal to A), I choose ANOTHER basis \varphi_b(x), so instead of (40) now I can write
\psi(x,t) = \sum_b d_b(t) \varphi_b(x)
To measure B (rather than A) I have to apply a different interaction, so now (42) will no longer be true. Instead, with that different interaction, instead of (42) I will have
\Phi(x,z,t) = \sum_b d_b(t) \varphi_b(x) \xi_b(z)
This is different from (42). Yet, it has the same FORM as (42).

The physical point is that there is no measurement without interaction, and each kind of measurement requires a different kind of interaction. Consequently, each kind of measurement will lead to a different wave function. Yet, as long as each of these measuremts is "ideal", the wave function after the interaction always takes the FORM (42).

And all this does not depend at all on hidden variables.
The measurement I am talking here about is known also under the name non-demolition measurement:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_nondemolition_measurement
 

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