A. Neumaier's interpretation of quantum mechanics.

In summary, A. Neumaier's interpretation of quantum mechanics is that particles do not have an ontological existence, and that nonlocal features appear only when one imposes a particle interpretation on the fields. His thermal interpretation of QM agrees with experimental practice, and does not introduce the strangeness of the usual interpretations.
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I'd like to find out more about A. Neumaier's interpretation of quantum mechanics.

How?
 
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ImaLooser said:
I'd like to find out more about A. Neumaier's interpretation of quantum mechanics.

How?

In my view, particle nonlocality is explained by negating particles any ontological existence. Existent are quantum fields, and on the quantum field level, everything is local. Nonlocal features appear only when one is imposing on the fields a particle interpretation, which, while valid under the usual assumptions of geometric optics, fails drastically art higher resolution. Thus nothing needs to be explained in the region of failure. Just as the local Maxwell equations for a classical electromagnetic field explain single photon nonlocality (double slit experiments), and the stochastic Maxwell equations explain everything about single photons (see http://arnold-neumaier.at/ms/optslides.pdf), so local QFT explains general particle nonlocality.

My thermal interpretation of quantum mechanics (see the section http://arnold-neumaier.at/physfaq/topics/found0.html from my theoretical physics FAQ at http://arnold-neumaier.at/physfaq/physics-faq.html, and Chapter 10 of my book http://lanl.arxiv.org/abs/0810.1019) gives a view of physics consistent with actual experimental practice and without any of the strangeness introduced by the usual interpretations. I believe this interpretation to be satisfactory in all respects, though it requires more time and effort (than I have at present) to analyse the standard conundrums along these lines, with a clear statistical mechanics derivation to support my so far mainly qualitative arguments.

See also the PhysicsForums thread
''What does the probabilistic interpretation of QM claim?''
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=480072
 
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Thank you very much. It is more than I expected. I've downloaded the materials. I feel that there is some hope I can get the idea, given sufficient effort.
 

Related to A. Neumaier's interpretation of quantum mechanics.

What is A. Neumaier's interpretation of quantum mechanics?

A. Neumaier's interpretation of quantum mechanics is a mathematical approach to understanding the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics. It focuses on the mathematical structure of quantum mechanics and its relation to classical mechanics.

What sets A. Neumaier's interpretation apart from other interpretations of quantum mechanics?

A. Neumaier's interpretation differs from other interpretations in that it relies heavily on mathematical concepts and equations to explain quantum phenomena. It also places a strong emphasis on the role of classical mechanics in understanding quantum mechanics.

How does A. Neumaier's interpretation explain the measurement problem in quantum mechanics?

A. Neumaier's interpretation does not view measurement as a fundamental process in quantum mechanics. Instead, it sees measurement as a result of the interaction between the observer and the system being measured. This approach avoids the need for wavefunction collapse and other controversial concepts.

What are some criticisms of A. Neumaier's interpretation of quantum mechanics?

Some critics argue that A. Neumaier's interpretation is overly mathematical and does not provide a clear physical interpretation of quantum phenomena. Others also argue that it does not fully address the issue of non-locality in quantum mechanics.

How does A. Neumaier's interpretation relate to other interpretations of quantum mechanics?

A. Neumaier's interpretation is considered a minority interpretation among the many interpretations of quantum mechanics. It shares some similarities with the Copenhagen interpretation, but also has distinct differences in its approach and explanations of quantum phenomena.

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