Quantum Uncertainties: Recent and Future Experiments and Interpretations

473 Pages·1988·21.689 MB·English

by  Jean-Pierre Vigier (auth.), William M. Honig, David W. Kraft, Emilio Panarella (eds.)

Quantum
Uncertai nties
Recent and Future
Experiments and
Interpretations
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Series B: Physics
Quantum
Uncertainties
Recent and Future
Experiments and
Interpretations
Edited by
William M. Honig
Curtin University
Perth, Western Australia
David W. Kraft
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Connecticut
and
Emilio Panarella
National Research Council of Canada
Ottawa, Canada
Plenum Press
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PREFAOE
In the past 15 years we have witnessed an increase in efforts to test
the Quantum Mechanics (QM) paradigm. This is evidenced by the increased
number of workers attracted to this field and by several international con
ferences, such as those in Perugia (1982), Bari (1983) and New York (1986).
Much of the recent work in this field has concerned experimental tests
which derive from the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox, the Bell Theorem and
other considerations. Although these studies have shed much light on the
fundamentals of QM, other experiments and alternative interpretations may
have been neglected. It seemed, therefore, both necessary and timely for a
concentrated and integrated examination of these experiments and interpre'
tations. This volume is a compilation of the invited p~pers and ensuing
discussions at a workshop held at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport,
Connecticut, U.S.A., June 23-27, 1986.
The events which led to this conference began with correspondence bet
ween two of us, WMH and EP, in late 1984. It was felt that an ideal loca
tion for such a conference might be in the U.S., near a large metropolitan
center; DWK the joined the organizing committee and offered the Bridgeport
site. Hhen NATO's support for an Advanced Research Workshop was secured.in
vitations for papers were extended to individuals active in this field;
others were invited to participate as observers. The conference attained
an international character with the participation of attendees from twelve
nations.
The choice of a suitable nq~e for the workshop proved difficult. After
much discussion, the organizers selected "Quantum Violations: Recent and
Future Experiments and Interpretations." Once the conference was in session,
however, it became apparent that "uncertainties" was more appropriate than
"violations." Hence this volume bears the title "Quantum Uncertainties:
Recent and Future Experiments and Interpretations."
The structure of the sessions departed from the usual format in that
all discussion was reserved for an extended period at the end of each day.
This format allowed for ~oth extensive discussion of the papers presented
on that day and for additional discussion of papers presented on previous
days. Approximately nine hours oCdiscussions were held, most of which are
contained herein. No one familiar ~ith the controversial nature of the work
shop will be surprised that the discussions proved spirited.
The conference organizers wish to thank the individuals and organiza
tions listed in the Acknowledgements, as well as the attendees for their
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Proceedings of a NATO Advanced Research Workshop on
Quantum Violations: Recent and Future Experiments and Interpretations,
held June 23-27, 1986,
in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data
NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Quantum Violations: Recent and Future
Experiments and Interpretations (1986: Bridgeport, Conn.)
Quantum uncertainties.
(NATO ASI series. Series B, Physics; vol. 162)
"Proceedings of a NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Quantum Viola
tions: Recent and Future Experiments and Interpretations, held June 23-27,
1986, Bridgeport, Connecticut"-Verso of t.p.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Quantum theory-Congresses. I. Honig, William M. II. Kraft, David W. III.
Panarella, Emilio. IV. Title. V. Series: NATO ASI series. Series B, Physics; v. 162.
QC173.96. N38 1986 530.1'2 87 -20223
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001: 10.1007/978-1-4684-5386-7
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participation and timely submission of manuscripts. We thank Dr. M. De Haan
of the Universite Libre de Bruxelles for his oral presentation entitled
Quantum Zeno Effects and Quantum Irreversibility.
William M. Honig, Director
David W. Kraft, Associate Director
Emilio Panarella, Associate Director
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Conference Directors are indebted to the following individuals and
institutions for their support and assistance.
Dr. M. di Lullo and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Prof. John de Laeter and Western Australian Institute of Technology.*
Mr. Don Manzer and WAITEC.
Dr. Edwin Eigel, Provost, and the Faculty and Staff of the University
of Bridgeport.
National Research Council of Canada, and, in particular, H.S. Cuccaro
and L. Charbonneau of the Stenographic Services, and C.C. Earner,
R. Vallieres and D. Saumure of the Drafting and Photography Section.
Dr. Bern Dibner and the Burndy Library of Science.
Dr. Anita R. Kraft and Jill L. Kraft for editorial assistance.
* Recently renamed Curtin University
CONTENTS
OPENING REMARKS-REPLACING THE QUANTUM PARADIGM
William M. Honig, Conference Director xiii
SECTION I
Theoretical Implications of Time-Dependent Double Resonance
Neutron Interferometry
J.P. Vigier 1
Calculations in the Causal Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
C. Dewdney 19
Calculation of Amplification Processes Generated by Empty Quantum
Waves
F. Selleri 41
Relative Metrics and Physical Models for Non-local Particles
W.M. Honig 51
A Two-Fluid Vacuum, the Photex, and the photex-photon Connection
W.M. Honig 69
Discussion I 89
SECTION II
Summary of F. De Martini's paper, Testing of Particle Distinguish
ability with Laser Interference Experiments
W.M. Honig 97
Toward a Causal Interpretation of the Relativistic
Quantum Mechanics of a Spinning Particle
N. Cufaro-Petroni 99
Nonlinear Behaviour of Light at Very Low Intensities: The photon
Clump Model
E. Panarella 105
Geometry-Dependent Predictions of the Quantum Potential Model for
the Anomalous Photoelectric Effect
A. Kyprianidis 169
EPR-Type Experiments and Enhanced Photon Detection
A. Garuccio 181
Discussion II 191
SECTION III
Stochastic Optics: Wave-Particle Duality without Particles
T.W. Marshall 203
Neo-Hertzian Electromagnetism
T.E. Phipps, Jr. 223
Effective photon Hypothesis vs. Quantum Potential Theory:
Theoretical Predictions and Experimental Verification
E. Panare11a 237
Compositeness of photons and Its Implications
P. Raychaudhuri 271
Logical Meanings in Quantum Mechanics for Axioms and for
Imaginary and Transfinite Numbers and Exponentials
W.M. Honig 285
The Aharonov-Bohn Effect and the Quantum Interference Phase Shift
due to an Electrostatic Field
G. Matteucci and G. Pozzi 297
Discussion III 307
SECTION IV
Critical Analysis of the Tests of Local Realism Versus Quantum
Mechanics
E. Santos 313
Physical photons: Theory, Experiment and Implications
G. Hunter and R. Wadlinger 331
The Theoretical Nature of a photon in a Lattice Vacuum
H. Aspden 345
Is the photon Concept Really Necessary?
M. Surdin 361
Beyond Quantum Mechanics Using the Subvac
A.B. Datzeff 385
Discussion IV 397
SECTION V
Does Quantum Electrodynamics Explain the Observed Lamb Shift?
F.J. Belinfante 407
The Quantum and Rest Frame Vacuum - Absolute Motion with Lorentz
Covariance
J.D. Edmonds, Jr. 421
The Double Slit Experiment and the Nonergodic Interpretation of
Quantum Mechanics
V. Buonomano 427
Einstein's Conception of the Ether and Its Up-To-Date Applications
in the Relativistic Wave Mechanics
L. Kostro 435
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Discussion V 451
SECTION VI
Concluding Remarks
G. Hunter 457
Concluding Remarks
F. Selleri 459
Comments
H. Rymer 463
Photo 466
Conference Participants and Observers 469
Index 471
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