Physics – Quantum Physics
Scientific paper
2011-05-04
Physics
Quantum Physics
14 pages, 8th International Conference on Complex Systems
Scientific paper
Wave functions live on configuration space. Schrodinger called this entanglement. The linearity of the Schrodinger equation prevents the wave function from representing reality. If the equation were non-linear (e.g., reduction models) the wave function living on configuration space still by itself could not represent reality in physical space. In this paper, we continue the line of reasoning discussed in our previous paper, "The Fundamental Importance of Discourse in Theoretical Physics", [arXiv:1001.4111], to explore the "measurement problem" in quantum mechanics. In particular we present a new interpretation of quantum decoherence, and a novel critique of the double slit experiment. In addition, we review the use of "determinism" in the discourse of quantum mechanics, resolving the confusion created by theories which attempt to restore determinism to quantum mechanics while confusing determinism with ontological necessity. Finally, we review Bell's Theorem in order to demonstrate that nonlocality is an inherent ontological quality of the configuration space of the universe regardless of deterministic or non-deterministic character of quantum mechanics.
Fellman Philip V.
Passman Maurice
Post Jonathan Vos
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