Published March 28, 2011 | Version v1
Journal article

Towards violation of Born's rule: description of a simple experiment

  • 1. International Center for Mathematical Modelling in Physics and Cognitive Sciences, Linnaeus University, Vaexjoe, S-35195 (Sweden)

Description

Recently a new model with hidden variables of the wave type was elaborated, so called prequantum classical statistical field theory (PCSFT). Roughly speaking PCSFT is a classical signal theory applied to a special class of signals - 'quantum systems'. PCSFT reproduces successfully all probabilistic predictions of QM, including correlations for entangled systems. This model peacefully coexists with all known no-go theorems, including Bell's theorem. In our approach QM is an approximate model. All probabilistic predictions of QM are only (quite good) approximations of 'real physical averages'. The latter are averages with respect to fluctuations of prequantum fields. In particular, Born's rule is only an approximate rule. More precise experiments should demonstrate its violation. We present a simple experiment which has to produce statistical data violating Born's rule. Since the PCSFT-presentation of this experiment may be difficult for experimenters, we reformulate consequences of PCSFT in terms of the conventional wave function. In general, deviation from Born's rule is rather small. We found an experiment amplifying this deviation. We start with a toy example. Then we present a more realistic example based on Gaussian states with very small dispersion.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
AIP Conference Proceedings
Journal Volume
1327
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 387-393
ISSN
0094-243X
CODEN
APCPCS

Conference

Title
International conference on advances in quantum theory
Dates
14-17 Jun 2010
Place
Vaexjoe (Sweden)

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
42103256
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
APPROXIMATIONS; BELL THEOREM; CORRELATIONS; DISPERSIONS; FIELD THEORIES; FLUCTUATIONS; FORECASTING; FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS; HIDDEN VARIABLES; PROBABILISTIC ESTIMATION; PROBABILITY; QUANTUM ENTANGLEMENT; QUANTUM MECHANICS; SIMULATION; WAVE FUNCTIONS
Descriptors DEC
CALCULATION METHODS; FUNCTIONS; MATHEMATICS; MECHANICS; VARIATIONS

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(c) 2011 American Institute of Physics