Published March 1, 2016 | Version v1
Journal article

Emergent quantum mechanics without wavefunctions

  • 1. Austrian Institute for Nonlinear Studies, Akademiehof, Friedrichstr. 10, 1010 Vienna (Austria)

Description

We present our model of an Emergent Quantum Mechanics which can be characterized by "realism without pre-determination". This is illustrated by our analytic description and corresponding computer simulations of Bohmian-like "surreal" trajectories, which are obtained classically, i.e. without the use of any quantum mechanical tool such as wavefunctions. However, these trajectories do not necessarily represent ontological paths of particles but rather mappings of the probability density flux in a hydrodynamical sense. Modelling emergent quantum mechanics in a high-low intesity double slit scenario gives rise to the "quantum sweeper effect" with a characteristic intensity pattern. This phenomenon should be experimentally testable via weak measurement techniques. (paper)

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/701/1/012036

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online)
Journal Volume
701
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
[2 p.]
ISSN
1742-6596

Conference

Title
3. international symposium on emergent quantum mechanics
Acronym
EmQM15
Dates
23-25 Oct 2015
Place
Vienna (Austria)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
47117922
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION; DENSITY; FLUX DENSITY; PROBABILITY; QUANTUM MECHANICS; WAVE FUNCTIONS
Descriptors DEC
FUNCTIONS; MECHANICS; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; SIMULATION