Does quantum mechanics carry the seeds of its own destruction?
Kurt Gottfried
Quantum mechanics is the most powerful theory of physics. It was John Bell's view, however, that no formulation of orthodox quantum mechanics is free of fatal flaws. While fully recognising the theory's indisputable utilitarian success, Bell was convinced that its failings meant that “something is rotten in the state of Denmark”. Indeed, as many know from personal experience, he was in the habit of proclaiming that quantum mechanics is “rotten”. What I do not know is whether he chose this particular adjective as a veiled condemnation of the House of Bohr.
Physics World•Oct 1, 1991•32 citations