Solution to the Lorentzian quantum reality problem
Abstract
The quantum reality problem is that of finding a mathematically precise definition of a sample space of configurations of beables, events, histories, paths, or other mathematical objects, and a corresponding probability distribution, for any given closed quantum system. Given a solution, we can postulate that physical reality is described by one randomly chosen configuration drawn from the sample space. For a physically sensible solution, this postulate should imply quasiclassical physics in realistic models. In particular, it should imply the validity of Copenhagen quantum theory and classical dynamics in their respective domains. A Lorentzian solution applies to relativistic quantum theory or quantum field theory in Minkowski space and is defined in a way that respects Lorentz symmetry. We outline a solution to the nonrelativistic and Lorentzian quantum reality problems and associated generalizations of quantum theory.
- Publication:
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Physical Review A
- Pub Date:
- July 2014
- DOI:
- arXiv:
- arXiv:1311.0249
- Bibcode:
- 2014PhRvA..90a2107K
- Keywords:
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- 03.65.-w;
- 03.30.+p;
- Quantum mechanics;
- Special relativity;
- Quantum Physics
- E-Print:
- Phys. Rev. A 90, 012107 (2014)