INDETERMINATE CHARACTER OF THE REDUCTION OF THE WAVE PACKET IN QUANTUM THEORY

Journal Article · Sun Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1962 · Physical Review (U.S.) Superseded in part by Phys. Rev. A, Phys. Rev. B: Solid State, Phys. Rev. C, and Phys. Rev. D

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.126.365· OSTI ID:4830908

Komar, A

ABS>Von Neumann's proof of the ineffectiveness of the use of hidden variables to account for the reduction of the wave packet is analyzed. A possible weakness of the argument is found in the manner in which the probabilistic interpretation of quantum theory is employed. An alternative proof is presented which avoids this aspect of quantum theory. The conclusion is drawn that there is no theory consistent with quantum mechanics which can account for the occurrence of events in nature. (auth)

• Research Organization: Syracuse Univ., N.Y.
• NSA Number: NSA-16-018599
• OSTI ID: 4830908
• Journal Information: Physical Review (U.S.) Superseded in part by Phys. Rev. A, Phys. Rev. B: Solid State, Phys. Rev. C, and Phys. Rev. D, Journal Name: Physical Review (U.S.) Superseded in part by Phys. Rev. A, Phys. Rev. B: Solid State, Phys. Rev. C, and Phys. Rev. D Vol. Vol: 126; ISSN PHRVA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

PHYSICS
QUANTUM MECHANICS
VARIATIONS
WAVE MECHANICS
WAVE PACKETS