Chapter 8. Interpretations of Important Results in Quantum Physics

Vikram Athalye, Emmanuel Haven

In this chapter we provide simulations of Bohmian trajectories and probability distributions for a variety of linear potentials. We also discuss the possible physics-analogous interpretations of the model parameters from the previous chapter, in terms of which these simulations are shown. We hope this chapter can be inspirational to all those readers who also believe that the quantum physics– like research orientation is really the next important step to take.

Dennis Morris

Arnold Neumaier

This chapter sets the informal stage for the subject matter of the book. Section 1.1 presents in concise form what is typically taught as the basics in quantum physics courses around the world. Section 1.2 gives a short overview of the most important interpretations of these basic rules that were spawned by a century-long lack of clarity of the meaning of quantum mechanics. Section 1.3 gives an account of the deplorable tradition of quantum magic that resulted from this lack of clarity. Section 1.4, the final section, gives a preview of the coherent quantum physics proposed in this book as a solution to the problems of interpreting quantum physics.

F. J. Duarte

In chapter 2 of Quantum Clear we provided our answer to the all important question What is physics? And we concluded that the crux of it all is Nature . Furthermore, we reaffirmed the implicit dictum, known even before the time of Newton, that the experiment is the voice of Nature. That is how Nature communicates with us. Hence, it is important to recognize that … the experiment is the ethos of physics . From a quantum perspective, this is only natural since quantum mechanics was born from the experiment (Planck). Not only that, but as expressed by Born, the principles of quantum mechanics ‘were found by a slow and tedious process of interpreting experimental results.’ Here, it is from this perspective that we look at general trends in physics, theoretical physics in particular, and we conclude with a simple observation: it is time to return to the old ways, it is time to return to the experiment .

EDWARD B. NELSON