Covariant vs. non-covariant quantum collapse: Proposal for an experimental test
Quantum Physics
2014-01-17 v2
Abstract
Two alternative interpretations of the quantum collapse are proposed: a time-ordered and a timeless one. The time-ordered interpretation implies that the speed of light can be defined in an absolute way, while the timeless quantum collapse implies relativity and can be reckoned as covariant too. An experiment is proposed to decide between these two interpretations, which may also be considered a test of Bohm's "preferred frame" assumption.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1311.7486,
title = {Covariant vs. non-covariant quantum collapse: Proposal for an experimental test},
author = {Antoine Suarez},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1311.7486},
year = {2014}
}
Comments
5 pages, 2 figures. The content of this paper has been presented at: Coll\`ege de Physique et Philosophie, Institut de France, Paris, May 13, 2013; and Colloque "Causalit\'e, temps et origine de l'Univers", Rencontres de Castelvieil, Marseille, November 12, 2013