Published May 10, 2012 | Version v1
Journal article

Four questions for quantum-classical hybrid theory

  • 1. Dipartimento di Fisica 'Enrico Fermi', Largo Pontecorvo 3, 1-56127 Pisa (Italy)

Description

Four questions are discussed which may be addressed to any proposal of a quantum-classical hybrid theory which concerns the direct coupling of classical and quantum mechanical degrees of freedom. In particular, we consider the formulation of hybrid dynamics presented recently. This linear theory differs from the nonlinear ensemble theory of Hall and Reginatto, but shares with it to fulfil all consistency requirements discussed in the literature, while earlier attempts failed. - Here, we additionally ask: Does the theory allow for superposition, separable, and entangled states originating in the quantum mechanical sector? Does it allow for 'Free Will', as introduced, in this context, by Diósi? Is it local? Does it provide hints for the emergence of quantum mechanics from dynamics beneath?

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/361/1/012004

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online)
Journal Volume
361
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
[16 p.]
ISSN
1742-6596

Conference

Title
Heinz von Foerster congress - Emergent quantum mechanics 2011
Acronym
EmerQuM 11
Dates
10-13 Nov 2011
Place
Vienna (Austria)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
43100592
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
COUPLING; DEGREES OF FREEDOM; NONLINEAR PROBLEMS; PROPOSALS; QUANTUM ENTANGLEMENT; QUANTUM MECHANICS; QUANTUM STATES
Descriptors DEC
MECHANICS