Vassallo, Antonio and Naranjo, Pedro (2023) On the Prospects of a de Broglie-Bohm-Barbour-Bertotti Theory. [Preprint]

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Abstract

Pure shape dynamics (PSD) is a novel implementation of the relational framework originally proposed by Julian Barbour and Bruno Bertotti. PSD represents a Leibnizian/Machian approach to physics in that it completely describes the dynamical evolution of a physical system without resorting to any structure external to the system itself. The chapter discusses how PSD effectively describes a de Broglie-Bohm N-body system and the conceptual benefits of such a relational description. The analysis will highlight the new directions in the quest for an understanding of the nature of the wave function that are opened up by a modern relationalist elaboration on de Broglie's and Bohm's original insights.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Vassallo, Antonio antonio.vassallo1977@gmail.com 0000-0002-1846-5362 Naranjo, Pedro
Additional Information:	Accepted for publication in A. Oldofredi (Ed.), "Guiding Waves in Quantum Mechanics: 100 Years of de Broglie-Bohm Pilot-Wave Theory," Oxford University Press.
Keywords:	Leibnizian/Machian relationalism; de Broglie-Bohm theory; pure shape dynamics; wave function; guidance principle.
Subjects:	General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Depositing User:	Antonio Vassallo
Date Deposited:	31 Oct 2023 00:10
Last Modified:	31 Oct 2023 00:10
Item ID:	22723
Subjects:	General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Date:	30 October 2023
URI:	http://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/22723

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