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De Broglie–Bohm theory

The de Broglie–Bohm theory, also known as the pilot wave theory, Bohmian mechanics, and the causal interpretation, is an interpretation of quantum mechanics that postulates that, in addition to the wave function, a particle possesses a definite position at all times, even when unobserved.

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flashes on a detector screeninstance ofHaving definite positions explains having definite results0.80text
the creationinstance ofis the local Hermitian inner product on the value space of the wavefunction.This formulation allows for stochastic theories0.80text
annihilation of particles.A further derivation has been given by Peter Rinstance ofis the local Hermitian inner product on the value space of the wavefunction.This formulation allows for stochastic theories0.80text
spin or curved spatial geometries.After publishing his popular textbook Quantum Theory that adhered entirely to the Copenhagen orthodoxyinstance ofbesides other features0.80text
Bohm was persuaded by Einstein to take a critical look at von Neumann's no hidden variables proofinstance ofbesides other features0.80text
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