Fluctuating paths of least time, Schrödinger equation, van der Waals torque and Casimir effect mechanism

The use of an infinity of fluctuating paths of least time that are compatible with the quantum mechanics indeterminacy provides a new interpretation in geometrical optic of the interference pattern of Young’s double slit experiment, which suggests that the wave behavior of matter and radiation is dictated by the space-time geodesics. Moreover, the association of a wave function to each path of least time as a probability amplitude together with an uncertainty for momentum and position allows to derive the Schrödinger’s equation starting from the geodesic’s characteristics. A new insight is obtained regarding the van der Waals torque as well as Casimir attraction/repulsion mechanism.

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Low Intensity Electrical Observer Effect

International Journal of Theoretical & Computational Physics ◽

10.47485/2767-3901.1008 ◽

2021 ◽

Keyword(s):

Wave Function ◽

Detection Methods ◽

Dual Nature ◽

Low Intensity ◽

Quantum Particles ◽

Current Detection ◽

High Intensity Light ◽

Double Slit Experiment ◽

Slit Experiment ◽

Double Slit

The study of the dual nature of the electron is proposed, with alterations in initial double-slit experiment. We are aware of mysterious nature of the quantum particles, particularly electrons. The particle behaves as wave, but upon observation, the wave-function of the electron is collapsed. No longer is an interference pattern observed, which in a sense, limits us and binds us to what we can measure and what we cannot, with current detection methods. In the double slit experiment, a source of high-intensity light is used to measure the position of the electrons, which leads to the collapse of the wave-function. An investigation is proposed to observe the effects of the low-intensity electric field on the duality of electron.

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The Theory of Elementary Waves (TEW) eliminates Wave Particle Duality

JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN PHYSICS ◽

10.24297/jap.v7i3.1576 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 1916-1922

Author(s):

Jeffrey H Boyd

Keyword(s):

Wave Function ◽

Quantum Mechanics ◽

Zero Energy ◽

Wave Function Collapse ◽

Wave Particle Duality ◽

Solid Foundation ◽

Elementary Waves ◽

Double Slit Experiment ◽

Slit Experiment ◽

Double Slit

Wave particle duality is a mistake. Another option was neither conceived nor debated, which is a better foundation for quantum mechanics. The Theory of Elementary Waves (TEW) is based on the idea that particles follow zero energy waves backwards. A particle cannot be identical with its wave if they travel in opposite directions. TEW is the only form of local realism that is consistent with the results of the experiment by Aspect, Dalibard and Roger (1982). Here we show that 1. although QM teaches that complementarity in a double slit experiment cannot be logically explained, TEW explains it logically, without wave function collapse, and 2. gives an unconventional explanation of the Davisson Germer experiment. 3. There is empirical evidence for countervailing waves and particles and 4. zero energy waves. 5. TEW clarifies our understanding of probability amplitudes and supports quantum math. 6. There is an untested experiment for which TEW and wave particle duality predict different outcomes. If TEW is valid, then wave particle duality is not necessary for quantum math, which is the most accurate and productive science ever. With a more solid foundation, new vistas of science open, such as the study of elementary waves.

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Quantum Interference: Wave–Particle Duality

Quantum Mechanics for Beginners ◽

10.1093/oso/9780198854227.003.0008 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 121-136

Author(s):

M. Suhail Zubairy

Keyword(s):

Wave Function ◽

Quantum Interference ◽

Experimental Results ◽

Delayed Choice ◽

Wave Nature ◽

Light Waves ◽

Wave Particle Duality ◽

Double Slit Experiment ◽

Slit Experiment ◽

Double Slit

Young’s double-slit experiment played a crucial role in establishing the wave nature of light. In this chapter, the shocking result that incident electrons yield a similar interference pattern as that formed by light waves is described. It is shown that the only way the experimental results could be explained is via a wave function description of electrons. It is also shown that, in the same experiment, the interference fringes disappear if the which-path information becomes available. This is the essence of wave–particle duality. The first of the Einstein–Bohr debates on wave-particle duality and Bohr’s principle of complementarity in the double-slit experiment is also discussed. Also presented are the counterintuitive notions of delayed choice and quantum eraser effects showing how the availability or erasure of information generated in the future can affect how the data in the present can be interpreted.

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Finally making sense of the double-slit experiment

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ◽

10.1073/pnas.1704649114 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 114 (25) ◽

pp. 6480-6485 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Yakir Aharonov ◽

Eliahu Cohen ◽

Fabrizio Colombo ◽

Tomer Landsberger ◽

Irene Sabadini ◽

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Keyword(s):

Wave Function ◽

Quantum Mechanics ◽

Equations Of Motion ◽

Heisenberg Picture ◽

Making Sense ◽

Nonlocal Equations ◽

Quantum Wave ◽

Double Slit Experiment ◽

Slit Experiment ◽

Double Slit

Feynman stated that the double-slit experiment “…has in it the heart of quantum mechanics. In reality, it contains the only mystery” and that “nobody can give you a deeper explanation of this phenomenon than I have given; that is, a description of it” [Feynman R, Leighton R, Sands M (1965) The Feynman Lectures on Physics]. We rise to the challenge with an alternative to the wave function-centered interpretations: instead of a quantum wave passing through both slits, we have a localized particle with nonlocal interactions with the other slit. Key to this explanation is dynamical nonlocality, which naturally appears in the Heisenberg picture as nonlocal equations of motion. This insight led us to develop an approach to quantum mechanics which relies on pre- and postselection, weak measurements, deterministic, and modular variables. We consider those properties of a single particle that are deterministic to be primal. The Heisenberg picture allows us to specify the most complete enumeration of such deterministic properties in contrast to the Schrödinger wave function, which remains an ensemble property. We exercise this approach by analyzing a version of the double-slit experiment augmented with postselection, showing that only it and not the wave function approach can be accommodated within a time-symmetric interpretation, where interference appears even when the particle is localized. Although the Heisenberg and Schrödinger pictures are equivalent formulations, nevertheless, the framework presented here has led to insights, intuitions, and experiments that were missed from the old perspective.

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Information theory and dimensions: Enhancing Quantum Mechanics

JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN PHYSICS ◽

10.24297/jap.v9i3.1352 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 2470-2475

Author(s):

Bheku Khumalo

Keyword(s):

Information Theory ◽

Quantum Tunneling ◽

Particle Density ◽

Human Mind ◽

Particle Theory ◽

Knowledge Theory ◽

Spatial Dimensions ◽

Double Slit Experiment ◽

Slit Experiment ◽

Double Slit

This paper seeks to discuss why information theory is so important. What is information, knowledge is interaction of human mind and information, but there is a difference between information theory and knowledge theory. Look into information and particle theory and see how information must have its roots in particle theory. This leads to the concept of spatial dimensions, information density, complexity, particle density, can there be particle complexity, and re-looking at the double slit experiment and quantum tunneling. Information functions/ relations are discussed.

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Heat, quantum mechanics and information

JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN PHYSICS ◽

10.24297/jap.v10i2.1328 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 2692-2695

Author(s):

Bhekuzulu Khumalo

Keyword(s):

Information Theory ◽

Quantum Mechanics ◽

Energy Transfer ◽

Transfer Process ◽

Energy Transfer Process ◽

Process Information ◽

Double Slit Experiment ◽

Slit Experiment ◽

Double Slit

Heat has often been described as part of the energy transfer process. Information theory says everything is information. If everything is information then what type of information is heat, this question can be settled by the double slit experiment, but we must know what we are looking for.Â

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