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Experimental Test of Local Hidden-Variable Theories

Year: 1972

Type: article

Abstract: We have measured the linear polarization correlation of the photons emitted in an atomic cascade of calcium. It has been shown by a generalization of Bell's inequality that the existence of local hidden variables imposes restrictions on this correlation in conflict with the predictions of quantum mechanics. Our data, in agreement with quantum mechanics, violate these restrictions to high statistical accuracy, thus providing strong evidence against local hidden-variable theories.

Source: Physical Review Letters

DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.28.938

Authors: Stuart J. Freedman, John F. Clauser

Institutions: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley

Language: English

Topic: Quantum Mechanics and Applications

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2052457796

FWCI: 8.504

Cites: 5

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