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View SchemaBell's theorem and the experiments: Increasing empirical support to local realism
| Authors | Emilio Santos |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | quant-ph/0410193 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0410193 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.shpsb.2005.05.007 |
| Journal | Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part B: Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics Volume 36, Issue 3, September 2005, Pages 544-565 |
Abstract
It is argued that local realism is a fundamental principle, which might be rejected only if experiments clearly show that it is untenable. A critical review is presented of the derivations of Bell's inequalities and the performed experiments, with the conclusion that no valid, loophole-free, test exists of local realism vs. quantum mechanics. It is pointed out that, without any essential modification, quantum mechanics might be compatible with local realism. This suggests that the principle may be respected by nature.
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