Challenges
Datasets
Workspaces
Papers
Discussions
Leaderboard
Log inSign up
Challenges
Datasets
Workspaces
Papers
Discussions
Leaderboard
Blog
Job Board
Q3AS

© 2026 Aqora Quantum S.A.S.

TermsPrivacyLegal Notice

arXiv:physics/0001012 · Physics Essays

From Quantum Motion to Classical Motion—Seeking the Lost Reality

Gao Shan

Published Mar 1, 2001• 10 citations
arXivHTMLPDF

Abstract

We show that the natural motion of particles in continuous space-time (CSTM) is not classical continuous motion (CCM), but one kind of essentially discontinuous motion, the wave function in quantum mechanics is the very mathematical complex describing this kind of motion, and Schrodinger equation is just its simplest nonrelativistic motion equation, we call such motion quantum discontinuous motion or quantum motion; furthermore, we show that, when considering gravity the space-time will be essentially discrete, and the motion in discrete space-time (DSTM) will naturally result in the collapse process of the wave function, this finally brings about the appearance of classical continuous motion (CCM) in macroscopic world.

DOI
10.4006/1.3025458

Related papers

What quantum mechanics describes is discontinuous motion of particles

Shan Gao

We present a theory of discontinuous motion of particles in continuous space-time. We show that the simplest nonrelativistic evolution equation of such motion is just the Schroedinger equation in quantum mechanics. This strongly implies what quantum mechanics describes is discontinuous motion of particles. Considering the fact that space-time may be essentially discrete when considering gravity, we further present a theory of discontinuous motion of particles in discrete space-time. We show that its evolution will naturally result in the dynamical collapse process of the wave function, and this collapse will bring about the appearance of continuous motion of objects in the macroscopic world.

•Sep 1, 2001•1 citation

A Suggested Interpretation of the Quantum Theory in Terms of Discontinuous Motion of Particles

Gao Shan

We present a theory of discontinuous motion of particles in continuous space-time. We show that the simplest nonrelativistic evolution equation of such motion is just the Schrodinger equation in quantum mechanics. This strongly implies what quantum mechanics describes is discontinuous motion of particles. Considering the fact that space-time may be essentially discrete when considering gravity, we further present a theory of discontinuous motion of particles in discrete space-time. We show that its evolution will naturally result in the dynamical collapse process of the wave function, and this collapse will bring about the appearance of continuous motion of objects in the macroscopic world.

NeuroQuantology•Sep 5, 2007•1 citation

A suggested interpretation of the quantum theory in terms of discontinuous motion of particles

Rui Qi

We present a theory of discontinuous motion of particles in continuous space-time. We show that the simplest nonrelativistic evolution equation of such motion is just the Schroedinger equation in quantum mechanics. This strongly implies what quantum mechanics describes is discontinuous motion of particles. Considering the fact that space-time may be essentially discrete when considering gravity, we further present a theory of discontinuous motion of particles in discrete space-time. We show that its evolution may naturally result in the dynamical collapse process of the wave function, and this collapse will bring about the appearance of continuous motion of objects in the macroscopic world.

arXiv:quant-ph/0208158•Aug 27, 2002•0 citations

The Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics (I)

Shan, Gao

Aiming at providing an objective motion picture for the microscopic object described by the wave function, new analysis about motion is presented by use of the point set theory in mathematics, through which we show that a new kind of motion named quantum discontinuous motion is the general motion mode of the particle, while classical continuous motion is just one kind of extremely peculiar motion, and the wave function in quantum mechanics proves to be the very mathematical complex describing the particle undergoing the quantum discontinuous motion. Furthermore, Schroedinger equation of the wave function is shown to be the simplest nonrelativistic evolution equation for the particle undergoing the new motion, and the consistent axiom system of quantum mechanics is also deduced out. At last, we demonstrate that present quantum measurement theories just confirm the existence of the new motion of the microscopic particle described by the wave function, and the weird displays of the wave function in microscopic world are also physically explained in terms of the new motion.

arXiv:physics/9907001•Jul 1, 1999•0 citations

Interpreting Quantum Mechanics in Terms of Random Discontinuous Motion of Particles

Shan Gao

This thesis is an attempt to reconstruct the conceptual foundations of quantum mechanics. First, we argue that the wave function in quantum mechanics is a description of random discontinuous motion of particles, and the modulus square of the wave function gives the probability density of the particles being in certain locations in space. Next, we show that the linear non-relativistic evolution of the wave function of an isolated system obeys the free Schrödinger equation due to the requirements of spacetime translation invariance and relativistic invariance. Thirdly, we argue that the random discontinuous motion of particles may lead to a stochastic, nonlinear collapse evolution of the wave function. A discrete model of energy-conserved wavefunction collapse is proposed and shown to be consistent with existing experiments and our macroscopic experience. In addition, we also give a critical analysis of the de Broglie-Bohm theory, the many-worlds interpretation and dynamical collapse theories, and briefly analyze the problem of the incompatibility between quantum mechanics and special relativity.

•Nov 3, 2011•29 citations

The Wave Function and Its Evolution

Shan Gao

The meaning of the wave function and its evolution are investi-gated. First, we argue that the wave function in quantum mechanics is a description of random discontinuous motion of particles, and the modulus square of the wave function gives the probability density of the particles being in certain locations in space. Next, we show that the linear non-relativistic evolution of the wave function of an isolated system obeys the free Schrödinger equation due to the requirements of spacetime translation invariance and relativistic invariance. Thirdly, we argue that the random discontinuous motion of particles may lead to a stochastic, nonlinear collapse evolution of the wave function. A dis-crete model of energy-conserved wavefunction collapse is proposed and shown consistent with existing experiments and our macroscopic expe-rience. Besides, we also give a critical analysis of the de Broglie-Bohm theory, the many-worlds interpretation and other dynamical collapse theories, and briefly discuss the issues of unifying quantum mechanics and relativity.

•Sep 9, 2011•0 citations
We show that the natural motion of particles in continuous space-time (CSTM) is not classical continuous motion (CCM), but one kind of essentially discontinuous motion, the wave function in quantum mechanics is the very mathematical complex describing this kind of motion, and Schrodinger equation is just its simplest nonrelativistic motion equation, we call such motion quantum discontinuous motion or quantum motion; furthermore, we show that, when considering gravity the space-time will be essentially discrete, and the motion in discrete space-time (DSTM) will naturally result in the collapse process of the wave function, this finally brings about the appearance of classical continuous motion (CCM) in macroscopic world.
We present a theory of discontinuous motion of particles in continuous space-time. We show that the simplest nonrelativistic evolution equation of such motion is just the Schroedinger equation in quantum mechanics. This strongly implies what quantum mechanics describes is discontinuous motion of particles. Considering the fact that space-time may be essentially discrete when considering gravity, we further present a theory of discontinuous motion of particles in discrete space-time. We show that its evolution will naturally result in the dynamical collapse process of the wave function, and this collapse will bring about the appearance of continuous motion of objects in the macroscopic world.
We present a theory of discontinuous motion of particles in continuous space-time. We show that the simplest nonrelativistic evolution equation of such motion is just the Schrodinger equation in quantum mechanics. This strongly implies what quantum mechanics describes is discontinuous motion of particles. Considering the fact that space-time may be essentially discrete when considering gravity, we further present a theory of discontinuous motion of particles in discrete space-time. We show that its evolution will naturally result in the dynamical collapse process of the wave function, and this collapse will bring about the appearance of continuous motion of objects in the macroscopic world.
We present a theory of discontinuous motion of particles in continuous space-time. We show that the simplest nonrelativistic evolution equation of such motion is just the Schroedinger equation in quantum mechanics. This strongly implies what quantum mechanics describes is discontinuous motion of particles. Considering the fact that space-time may be essentially discrete when considering gravity, we further present a theory of discontinuous motion of particles in discrete space-time. We show that its evolution may naturally result in the dynamical collapse process of the wave function, and this collapse will bring about the appearance of continuous motion of objects in the macroscopic world.
Aiming at providing an objective motion picture for the microscopic object described by the wave function, new analysis about motion is presented by use of the point set theory in mathematics, through which we show that a new kind of motion named quantum discontinuous motion is the general motion mode of the particle, while classical continuous motion is just one kind of extremely peculiar motion, and the wave function in quantum mechanics proves to be the very mathematical complex describing the particle undergoing the quantum discontinuous motion. Furthermore, Schroedinger equation of the wave function is shown to be the simplest nonrelativistic evolution equation for the particle undergoing the new motion, and the consistent axiom system of quantum mechanics is also deduced out. At last, we demonstrate that present quantum measurement theories just confirm the existence of the new motion of the microscopic particle described by the wave function, and the weird displays of the wave function in microscopic world are also physically explained in terms of the new motion.
This thesis is an attempt to reconstruct the conceptual foundations of quantum mechanics. First, we argue that the wave function in quantum mechanics is a description of random discontinuous motion of particles, and the modulus square of the wave function gives the probability density of the particles being in certain locations in space. Next, we show that the linear non-relativistic evolution of the wave function of an isolated system obeys the free Schrödinger equation due to the requirements of spacetime translation invariance and relativistic invariance. Thirdly, we argue that the random discontinuous motion of particles may lead to a stochastic, nonlinear collapse evolution of the wave function. A discrete model of energy-conserved wavefunction collapse is proposed and shown to be consistent with existing experiments and our macroscopic experience. In addition, we also give a critical analysis of the de Broglie-Bohm theory, the many-worlds interpretation and dynamical collapse theories, and briefly analyze the problem of the incompatibility between quantum mechanics and special relativity.
The meaning of the wave function and its evolution are investi-gated. First, we argue that the wave function in quantum mechanics is a description of random discontinuous motion of particles, and the modulus square of the wave function gives the probability density of the particles being in certain locations in space. Next, we show that the linear non-relativistic evolution of the wave function of an isolated system obeys the free Schrödinger equation due to the requirements of spacetime translation invariance and relativistic invariance. Thirdly, we argue that the random discontinuous motion of particles may lead to a stochastic, nonlinear collapse evolution of the wave function. A dis-crete model of energy-conserved wavefunction collapse is proposed and shown consistent with existing experiments and our macroscopic expe-rience. Besides, we also give a critical analysis of the de Broglie-Bohm theory, the many-worlds interpretation and other dynamical collapse theories, and briefly discuss the issues of unifying quantum mechanics and relativity.