Thermal interpretation and EPR experiment

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The discussion centers on the thermal interpretation of quantum mechanics, particularly in relation to the double slit experiment and the EPR (Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen) experiment. It highlights that the thermal interpretation serves as an appealing alternative to the Bohmian interpretation. However, it is established that the thermal interpretation does not provide an explanation for the non-local results observed in the EPR experiment, relying instead on standard quantum mechanical computations that align with Bell's inequalities. The thermal interpretation is deemed consistent with the mathematical framework of quantum mechanics.

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A. Neumaier said:
For a discussion of potentials and problems of this approach (including references) see the threads Is QED nonrelativistic? and Lattice QED, and posts #73 and the subsequent discussion from the thread How to derive Born's rule for arbitrary observables from Bohmian mechanics?
The thermal interpretation of the double slit experiment is very appealing alternative explanation to the Bohmian interpretation as I understood it from these discussions:
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/the-double-slit-in-the-thermal-interpretation.970593/
https://arnold-neumaier.at/physfaq/therm/topics/s25.html

That being said, is it correct to say the thermal interpretation does not have an explanation for the non-local result of the EPR experiment? At least that is how I was understanding it from these discussions:
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/the-thermal-interpretation-of-quantum-physics.967116/page-13
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/entangled-particles-in-the-thermal-interpretation.886120/
 
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kurt101 said:
is it correct to say the thermal interpretation does not have an explanation for the non-local result of the EPR experiment?
The thermal interpretation explains it by the usual quantum mechanical computations that lead to predictions violating the Bell inequalities. No other explanation is necessary since the thermal interpretation is fully consistent with the mathematical apparatus of quantum mechanics.
 
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