Towards a Bell-Kochen-Specker theorem of identity

Details Towards a Bell-Kochen-Specker theorem of identity Towards a Bell-Kochen-Specker theorem of identity

2012-01-24

arxiv.org/abs/1201.5080v1

Physics

Quantum Physics

3 pages

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In contrast to conventional, dynamical entanglement, in which particles with definite identity have uncertain properties, in so-called statistical entanglement, which arises between indistinguishable particles because of quantum symmetry rules, even particle identities are uncertain. The Bell and Kochen-Specker theorems imply that quantum properties either lack realism or possess it with a caveat of contextuality or nonlocality. In the matter of identity of multi-particle states of indistinguishable particles, these contrasting ontological attitudes are mirrored by the "bundle" vs. haecceity views. We offer some arguments aimed at importing the above theorems to the issue of identity in quantum theory, with the conclusion (under certain assumptions) that indistinguishable particles either lack individualism or possess a definite identity with a caveat of contextuality or nonlocality.

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