Bell's theorem and the foundations of quantum physics

Journal Article · Sun Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1985 · Am. J. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1119/1.14156· OSTI ID:5918834

Stapp, H P

A locality property expressing the idea that causal influences can propagate only forward in time, from earlier cause to later effect, and no faster than light is shown to be mathematically incompatible with certain predictions of quantum theory. The contradiction is proved without invoking any additional assumptions such as realism or hidden variables that contravene conventional quantum thinking. The failure of this locality property refines ideas about the theory of relativity, and opens the way to an objective interpretation of quantum theory that may expand its domain of applicability outside the one circumscribed by the orthodox Copenhagen interpretation.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76SF00098
• OSTI ID: 5918834
• Journal Information: Am. J. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 53:4; ISSN AJPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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