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Transactional Interpretation
Edited by Alastair Wilson (University of Birmingham)
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Summary | The transactional interpretation is a realistic interpretation of quantum mechanic. It has a close relationship with Bohmian mechanics, and is motivated by restoring local causality within hidden-variable models. The interpretation posits a quantum state consisting of both an advanced and retarded wave; it accordingly allows for backwards causation (retrocausality). |
Key works | Local causality appears to be threatened by the argument due to Einstein et al 1935; their argument was sharpened by the work of Bell 2004. Cramer 1986 is responsible for the term 'transactional interpretation'. Quantum retrocausal ideas have been explored in many different forms, with the earliest being the work of de Beauregard 1953. |
Introductions | Cramer 1988 |
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