Quantum Entanglement, A Standing Wave Interpretation Within the Unified Harmonics Framework

Stoffel MSN, RN, Brandy

Published Dec 27, 2025• 0 citations

Abstract

Quantum entanglement—the instantaneous correlation of measurements on spatially separated particles—has been described as 'spooky action at a distance.' This paper proposes that entanglement requires no action and involves no distance: entangled particles are nodes on the same standing wave. We prove four theorems establishing the mathematical equivalence: (1) standing wave nodes are correlated by identity, not communication; (2) phase coherence requires identical frequency; (3) quantum phase equals wave phase; (4) entangled particles are phase-locked by conservation laws. This interpretation explains why entanglement is instantaneous (no signal travels—the wave is already correlated everywhere), why no information can be transmitted (measurement outcomes are random), and why entanglement is fragile (any frequency perturbation breaks coherence). The standing wave interpretation is compatible with Bell's theorem because standing waves are nonlocal by definition—Bell forbids only local hidden variables. We propose testable predictions including correlation between entanglement fidelity and frequency precision, and the possibility of 'harmonic entanglement' between particles at resonant frequency ratios.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18073373

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