There may not be any stuff that is quantum. The paper looks to be a further extension of weak measurements devised by Aharonov.
LC On Monday, July 29, 2019 at 2:18:02 PM UTC-5, Philip Thrift wrote: > > > But this is interesting: > > [ via > http://backreaction.blogspot.com/2019/07/the-forgotten-solution-superdeterminism.html > ] > > > > *The Weak Reality That Makes Quantum Phenomena More Natural: Novel > Insights and Experiments* > Yakir Aharonov, Eliahu Cohen, Mordecai Waegell, and Avshalom C. Elitzur > November 7, 2018 > https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/20/11/854/htm > > *Abstract*: While quantum reality can be probed through measurements, the > Two-State Vector Formalism (TSVF) reveals a subtler reality prevailing > between measurements. Under special pre- and post-selections, odd physical > values emerge. This unusual picture calls for a deeper study. Instead of > the common, wave-based picture of quantum mechanics, we suggest a new, > particle-based perspective: Each particle possesses a definite location > throughout its evolution, while some of its physical variables > (characterized by deterministic operators, some of which obey nonlocal > equations of motion) are carried by “mirage particles” accounting for its > unique behavior. Within the time interval between pre- and post-selection, > the particle gives rise to a horde of such mirage particles, of which some > can be negative. What appears to be “no-particle”, known to give rise to > interaction-free measurement, is in fact a self-canceling pair of positive > and negative mirage particles, which can be momentarily split and cancel > out again. Feasible experiments can give empirical evidence for these > fleeting phenomena. In this respect, the Heisenberg ontology is shown to be > conceptually advantageous compared to the Schrödinger picture. We review > several recent advances, discuss their foundational significance and point > out possible directions for future research. > > @philipthrift > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Everything List" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/everything-list/8f136ad1-55e3-4323-8760-b9f711a3148f%40googlegroups.com.
