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Double-Slit Experiment and Quantum Theory Event-Probability Interpretation

Gunn Quznetsov

Published Feb 18, 2010• 0 citations
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In this article the propagation of pointlike event probabilities in space is considered. Double-Slit experiment is described in detail. New interpretation of Quantum Theory is formulated.

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