What is a quantum really like?

Physics – Quantum Physics

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Forthcoming in "Quantum Theory: Reconsideration of Foundations - 3", Vaxjo, Sweden, June 2005, AIP Proceedings (vol. no. tbd)

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10.1063/1.2158741

The hypothesis of quantum self-interference is not directly observable, but has at least three necessary implications. First, a quantum entity must have no less than two open paths. Second, the size of the interval between any two consecutive quanta must be irrelevant. Third, which-path information must not be available to any observer. All of these predictions have been tested and found to be false. A similar demonstration is provided for the hypothesis of quantum erasure. In contrast, if quanta are treated as real particles, acting as sources of real waves, then all types of interference can be explained with a single causal mechanism, without logical or experimental inconsistencies.

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