Quantum Mechanics as Classical Physics

Bibliographic Data

ID10707146
AuthorsCharles T Sebens (0000-0001-7671-2141, University of Michigan, corresponding author)
Year2015
Volume82
Issue2
Pages266-291
Publication date2015-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePhilosophy of Science (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0031-8248 • E-ISSN: 1539-767X
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1086/680190
OpenAlexW2027439194
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited28

Here I explore a novel no-collapse interpretation of quantum mechanics that combines aspects of two familiar and well-developed alternatives, Bohmian mechanics and the many-worlds interpretation. Despite reproducing the empirical predictions of quantum mechanics, the theory looks surprisingly classical. All there is at the fundamental level are particles interacting via Newtonian forces. There is no wave function. However, there are many worlds

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