Proposed Experiments to Clarify the Real Nature of the Quantum Waves

Foundations of Physics 53 (1):1-17 (2022)
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The nature of quantum waves, whether they are real physical waves or, on the contrary, mere probability waves, has been a very controversial theme since the beginning of quantum theory. Here we present some possible experiments that may clarify the problem.

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Mary Gatta
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On the direct observability of quantum waves.F. Selleri - 1982 - Foundations of Physics 12 (11):1087-1112.

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