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Views, variety and quantum mechanics
Lee Smolin
A non-local hidden variables theory for non-relativisitic quantum theory is presented, which gives a realist completion of quantum mechanics, in the sense of a complete description…
The quantum mechanics of the present
Lee Smolin, Clelia Verde
We propose a reformulation of quantum mechanics in which the distinction between definite and indefinite becomes the fundamental primitive. Inspired by suggestions of Heisenberg, S…
Natural and bionic neuronal membranes: possible sites for quantum biology
Lee Smolin
A new concept for bionic quantum technology is presented based on a hybrid of a silicon wafer on which is layered a phospholipid membrane, such as is found in biological cell membr…
Realism and causality I: Pilot wave and retrocausal models as possible facilitators
Eliahu Cohen, Marina Cortês, Avshalom C. Elitzur +1
Of all basic principles of classical physics, realism should arguably be the last to be given up when seeking a better interpretation of quantum mechanics. We examine the de Brogli…
Interaction-Free Effects Between Distant Atoms
Yakir Aharonov, Eliahu Cohen, Avshalom C. Elitzur +1
A Gedanken experiment is presented where an excited and a ground-state atom are positioned such that, within the former's half-life time, they exchange a photon with 50% probabilit…
Non-local beables
Lee Smolin
I discuss the idea that the beables underlying quantum physics are non-local and relational, and give an example of a dynamical theory of such beables based on a matrix model, whic…
Quantum mechanics and the principle of maximal variety
Lee Smolin
Quantum mechanics is derived from the principle that the universe contain as much variety as possible, in the sense of maximizing the distinctiveness of each subsystem. The quantum…
Fundamental quantum optics experiments conceivable with satellites -- reaching relativistic distances and velocities
David Rideout, Thomas Jennewein, Giovanni Amelino-Camelia +14
Physical theories are developed to describe phenomena in particular regimes, and generally are valid only within a limited range of scales. For example, general relativity provides…
Precedence and freedom in quantum physics
Lee Smolin
A new interpretation of quantum mechanics is proposed according to which precedence, freedom and novelty play central roles. This is based on a modification of the postulates for q…
A real ensemble interpretation of quantum mechanics
Lee Smolin
A new ensemble interpretation of quantum mechanics is proposed according to which the ensemble associated to a quantum state really exists: it is the ensemble of all the systems in…
Could quantum mechanics be an approximation to another theory?
Lee Smolin
We consider the hypothesis that quantum mechanics is an approximation to another, cosmological theory, accurate only for the description of subsystems of the universe. Quantum theo…