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Interpretation of the quantum formalism and Bell's theorem

Journal Article · · Foundations of Physics; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01889534· OSTI ID:5737765
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  1. Univ. de Cantabria, Santander (Spain)

It is argued that quantum mechanics must be interpreted according to the Copenhagen interpretation. Consequently the formalism must be used in a purely operational way. The relation between realism, hidden variables, and the Bell inequalities is discussed. The proof of impossibility of local hidden-variables theories (Bell theorem) is criticized on the basis that the quantum mechanical states violating local realism are not physically realizable states.

OSTI ID:
5737765
Journal Information:
Foundations of Physics; (United States), Journal Name: Foundations of Physics; (United States) Vol. 21:2; ISSN 0015-9018; ISSN FNDPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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