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Bohmian mechanics challenged

Tim Wogan

Published Aug 1, 2025• 0 citations
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Abstract

Alternative deterministic interpretation of quantum mechanics generally predicts the same results as standard theories – but a new experiment challenges that view, as Tim Wogan reports.
DOI
10.1088/2058-7058/38/08/10

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