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Bell's theorem allows local theories of quantum mechanics

Quantum Physics 2022-12-14 v2 History and Philosophy of Physics

Abstract

A recent Nature Physics editorial (Nat. Phys. (2022) 18, 961) falsely claims ``any theory that uses hidden variables still requires non-local physics.'' We correct this claim and explain why it is important to get this right.

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@article{arxiv.2211.01331,
  title  = {Bell's theorem allows local theories of quantum mechanics},
  author = {Jonte R. Hance and Sabine Hossenfelder},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2211.01331},
  year   = {2022}
}

Comments

2 pages, no figures. Submitted version; accepted for publication as correspondence in Nature Physics