arXiv:2010.14303 · Proceedings of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences

A local-realistic model for quantum theory

Paul Raymond-Robichaud

Published Jun 1, 2021• 18 citations

Abstract

We provide a rigorous definition of local realism. We show that the universal wave function cannot be a complete description of a local reality. Finally, we construct a local-realistic model for quantum theory.

DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2020.0897

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