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The quantum eraser does not always erase

Quantum Physics 2017-02-07 v2 High Energy Physics - Theory

Abstract

In this paper we will first look at a particular quantum eraser setup to show that this type of experiments can be understood in an intuitive manner if we are willing to take a complex nonlinear approach, without the need to invoke Niels Bohr's complementarity or quantum entanglement between two particles. We will then discuss a recent experiment of the same type that does not erase the interference pattern when which-path information is available, and argue that this result is in clear contradiction with the orthodox interpretation of quantum mechanics but perfectly understandable in the framework of nonlinear quantum physics.

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@article{arxiv.1503.07583,
  title  = {The quantum eraser does not always erase},
  author = {António Cardoso and João L. Cordovil and José R. Croca},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1503.07583},
  year   = {2017}
}

Comments

11 pages, 5 figures

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