On Macroscopic Wave-Particle Duality Quantum Phenomena

Nikolay Leonidovich Chuprikov

Bruce R. Wheaton

A. Gatti, E. Brambilla, Luigi A. Lugiato

We formulate a theory for entangled imaging, which includes also the case of a large number of photons in the two entangled beams. We show that the results for imaging and for the wave-particle duality features, which have been demonstrated in the microscopic case, persist in the macroscopic domain. We show that the quantum character of the imaging phenomena is guaranteed by the simultaneous spatial entanglement in the near and in the far field.

Aloysius F. Kracklauer

Daegene Song

Quantum theory reveals astonishing and counterintuitive phenomena not found in classical physics, such as wave-particle duality, where entities like electrons and photons exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behaviors. In this paper, we leverage advancements in quantum information science to gain new insights into this phenomenon. We specifically examine negative conditional entropy in quantum entanglement, where the selection of the measurement basis appears to ripple backward in time, akin to Dirac's model of an infinite sea of negative energy states filled with electrons, where holes in this sea appear as positrons. We propose that an observer's knowledge of the measurement choice, analogous to a hole in the negative information sea, corresponds to the wave aspect of the system, while the classical outcome aligns with its particle nature. This exploration of the relationship between microscopic quantum phenomena and macroscopic observations offers new perspectives on the mind-matter duality.

Chen Shu

This paper proposes an alternative interpretation of quantum phenomena, addressing the long-standing division between microscopic and macroscopic physical rules. It argues that apparent differences in quantum behavior stem from temporal sampling granularity, relativistic time dilation, and optical signal superposition, rather than inherent properties of matter. Using classical optical imaging as an analogy and a near-light-speed thought experiment, the study demonstrates that wave-particle duality and superposition are not exclusive to microscopic particles. When observed under extreme conditions, macroscopic objects such as the Earth also exhibit quantum characteristics. The work presents a unified framework linking quantum mechanics, special relativity, and classical optics, offering a new perspective on the fundamental nature of observation.