Gao, Shan (2024) Simplest Quantum Mechanics: Why It Is Better Than Bohmian, Everettian and Collapse Theories. [Preprint]

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In this paper, I propose a new realist alternative to standard quantum mechanics, which I call simplest quantum mechanics (SQM). The ontology of the theory is particles in three-dimensional space whose motion is discontinuous and random, and the wave function represents the propensities of the particles that determine their random discontinuous motion. The time evolution of the wave function is governed by the Schroedinger equation without exception. The Born rule, which connects the wave function with experiment results, is a natural result of the ontology and its dynamics. SQM has fewer assumptions and more explanatory power than existing quantum theories including Bohmian mechanics, the Everett interpretation and collapse theories of quantum mechanics.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Gao, Shan sgao7319@uni.sydney.edu.au
Keywords:	quantum mechanics; wave function; random discontinuous motion of particles; Schroedinger equation; Born rule; time division multiverse
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Fields and Particles Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Depositing User:	Prof. Shan Gao
Date Deposited:	03 Oct 2024 11:51
Last Modified:	03 Oct 2024 11:51
Item ID:	23993
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Fields and Particles Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Date:	2 October 2024
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/23993

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