Mysteries, Puzzles, and Paradoxes in Quantum Mechanics

“Interaction-free” reduction of the state vector

Luiz Carlos Ryff

Published Jan 1, 1999• 0 citations

Abstract

A nonlocal “interaction-free” experiment is discussed. It is shown that if we do not accept nonlocal interaction-free reduction of the state vector, then we have to admit the possibility of faster-than-light communication.

DOI: 10.1063/1.57873

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