Experimental status of quaternionic quantum mechanics
Quantum Physics
2015-06-26 v1 High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
High Energy Physics - Theory
Abstract
Analysis of the logical foundations of quantum mechanics indicates the possibility of constructing a theory using quaternionic Hilbert spaces. Whether this mathematical structure reflects reality is a matter for experiment to decide. We review the only direct search for quaternionic quantum mechanics yet carried out and outline a recent proposal by the present authors to look for quaternionic effects in correlated multi-particle systems. We set out how such experiments might distinguish between the several quaternionic models proposed in the literature.
Cite
@article{arxiv.quant-ph/9610009,
title = {Experimental status of quaternionic quantum mechanics},
author = {S. P. Brumby and G. C. Joshi},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/9610009},
year = {2015}
}
Comments
8 pages, no figures, revtex. An update of paper appearing in journal reference given below, with minor amendments and latest additional references