Quantum Malus law for composite systems as a hidden-variable theory

Journal Article · Wed Nov 14 23:00:00 EST 1990 · Physical Review, D (Particles Fields); (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.42.3594· OSTI ID:6390645

Pavicic, M ^[1]

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1. Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Cologne, Cologne (West Germany) Department of Mathematics, University of Zagreb, Zagreb (Yugoslavia)

By referring to only two positions of measuring devices, thus avoiding the counterfactual reasoning of the Bell result, a plausibly general proof is provided that the distribution function of the hidden variables can be neither a continuous nor a singular local function but must be at least a singular nonlocal one. The recognition of Scully and Milonni's theory as a theory which makes the quantum Malus law work for composite systems was the clue to the proof.

• OSTI ID: 6390645
• Journal Information: Physical Review, D (Particles Fields); (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review, D (Particles Fields); (USA) Vol. 42:10; ISSN PRVDA; ISSN 0556-2821
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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