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Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics

Scattering of Geometric Algebra Wave Functions and Collapse in Measurements

Alexander Soiguine

Published Jan 1, 2020• 5 citations
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Abstract

The research considers wavelike objects that are elements of even subalgebra of geometric algebra in three dimensions. The used formalism particularly eliminates long existing confusion about the reasons behind the appearance of the imaginary unit in quantum mechanics and introduces clear definition of wave functions. When a wave function acts through the Hopf fibration on a localized geometric algebra element, that is executing a measurement, the result can be named as “collapse” of the wave function.

DOI
10.4236/jamp.2020.89138

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The research considers wavelike objects that are elements of even subalgebra of geometric algebra in three dimensions. The used formalism particularly eliminates long existing confusion about the reasons behind the appearance of the imaginary unit in quantum mechanics and introduces clear definition of wave functions. When a wave function acts through the Hopf fibration on a localized geometric algebra element, that is executing a measurement, the result can be named as “collapse” of the wave function.
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The Geometric Algebra formalism opens the door to developing a theory upgrading conventional quantum mechanics. Generalizations, stemming from implementation of complex numbers as geometrically feasible objects in three dimensions; unambiguous definition of states, observables, measurements bring into reality clear explanations of conventional weird quantum mechanical features, particularly the results of double split experiments where particles create diffraction patterns inherent to wave diffraction. This weirdness of the double split experiment is milestone of all further difficulties in interpretation of quantum mechanics.
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