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FTL communication via photon wave function collapse

Amir Dubloo

Published Jan 1, 2026• 0 citations
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Abstract

Thought experiment, and proposed experiment of a scenario where either information travels faster than light, rendering relativity as incomplete, or the Copenhagen interpretation as incomplete.
DOI
10.17605/osf.io/5ube6

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