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    "abstract": "Starting with a down to earth interpretation of quantum mechanics for a free\nparticle, the disappearance and reappearance of interference in the 2 slit\nproblem with a detector behind one are treated in detail. A partial\ninterpretation of quantum theory is employed which is simple, emphasizing\ndescription, yet adequate for addressing the present problem.\n  Given that the eigenvalue equation is essential to predict a free particle\u0027s\nprobability of collision, it is argued that there is equal need for a realistic\ntheory to describe its possible motion. Feynman\u0027s point-to-point space-time\nwave packet is put forth and used as the appropriate description of the\nfield-free motion between collisions.\n  For a particle in a conventional 2-slit experiment with attempted detection\nbehind one, the disappearance of interference is explained - both when the\ndetection succeeds and when it doesn\u0027t. Also a definite prediction is made,\nwhen the inter-slit distance is reduced, of where the first signs of\ninterference should appear on the detection screen.",
    "arxiv_id": "quant-ph/0310008",
    "authors": [
      "Thomas O\u0027Malley"
    ],
    "categories": [
      "quant-ph"
    ],
    "title": "The wave function as a mathematical description of a free particle\u0027s   possible motion: The 2-slit problem with attempted detection",
    "url": "https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0310008"
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