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arXiv:1507.02113 · Quantum Studies Mathematics and Foundations

Quantum mechanics without quanta: the nature of the wave–particle duality of light

Sergey A. Rashkovskiy

Published Oct 31, 2015• 32 citations
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10.1007/s40509-015-0063-5

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