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Quantum postulate vs. quantum nonlocality: on the role of the Planck constant in Bell’s argument

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: We present a quantum mechanical (QM) analysis of Bell’s approach to quantum foundations based on his hidden-variable model. We claim and try to justify that the Bell model contradicts to the Heinsenberg’s uncertainty and Bohr’s complementarity principles. The aim of this note is to point to the physical seed of the aforementioned principles. This is the Bohr’squantum postulate: the existence of indivisible quantum of action given by the Planck constanth. By contradicting these basic principles of QM, Bell’s model implies rejection of this postulate as well. Thus, this hidden-variable model contradicts not only the QM-formalism, but also the fundamental feature of the quantum world discovered by Planck.

Source: Foundations of Physics

DOI: 10.1007/s10701-021-00430-3

Author: Andrei Khrennikov

Institution: Linnaeus University

Language: English

Topic: Quantum Mechanics and Applications

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,280

Funder: Linnéuniversitetet