Generalized absorber theory and the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox

Journal Article · Tue Jul 15 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · Phys. Rev., D; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.22.362· OSTI ID:5206051

Cramer, J G

A generalized form of Wheeler-Feynman absorber theory is used to explain the quantum-mechanical paradox proposed by Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen (EPR). The advanced solutions of the electromagnetic wave equation and of relativistic quantum-mechanical wave equations are shown to play the role of ''verifier'' in quantum-mechanical ''transactions,'' providing microscopic communication paths between detectors across spacelike intervals in violation of the EPR locality postulate. The principle of causality is discussed in the context of this approach, and possibilities for experimental tests of the theory are examined.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics, FM-15, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195
• OSTI ID: 5206051
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev., D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev., D; (United States) Vol. 22:2; ISSN PRVDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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