Reality, measurement and locality in Quantum Field Theory

Details Reality, measurement and locality in Quantum Field Theory Reality, measurement and locality in Quantum Field Theory

2002-05-13

arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0205105v3

JHEP 0207 (2002) 039

Physics

High Energy Physics

High Energy Physics - Theory

15 pages. Published version

Scientific paper

10.1088/1126-6708/2002/07/039

It is currently believed that the local causality of Quantum Field Theory (QFT) is destroyed by the measurement process. This belief is also based on the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen (EPR) paradox and on the so-called Bell's theorem, that are thought to prove the existence of a mysterious, instantaneous action between distant measurements. However, I have shown recently that the EPR argument is removed, in an interpretation-independent way, by taking into account the fact that the Standard Model of Particle Physics prevents the production of entangled states with a definite number of particles. This result is used here to argue in favor of a statistical interpretation of QFT and to show that it allows for a full reconciliation with locality and causality. Within such an interpretation, as Ballentine and Jarret pointed out long ago, Bell's theorem does not demonstrate any nonlocality.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Reality, measurement and locality in Quantum Field Theory does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Reality, measurement and locality in Quantum Field Theory, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Reality, measurement and locality in Quantum Field Theory will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-422870