A non-local, Lorentz-invariant, hidden-variable interpretation of relativistic quantum mechanics based on particle trajectories

G. Horton, Chris Dewdney

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    Abstract

    We demonstrate how to construct a Lorentz-invariant, hidden-variable interpretation of relativistic quantum mechanics based on particle trajectories. The covariant theory that we propose employs a multi-time formalism and a Lorentz-invariant rule for the coordination of the spacetime points on the individual particle trajectories. In this way we show that there is no contradiction between non-locality and Lorentz-invariance in quantum mechanics. The approach is illustrated for relativistic bosons, using a simple model to discuss the individual non-locally correlated particle motion which ensues when the wavefunction is entangled. A simple example of measurement is described.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)9871-9878
    Number of pages8
    JournalJournal of Physics A: Mathematical and General
    Volume34
    Issue number46
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2001

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