pilot-wave theory
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Pilot-wave theory is a deterministic interpretation of quantum mechanics in which particles have definite trajectories guided by an underlying wave.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Bohmian mechanics | 8 |
| de Broglie–Bohm theory | 1 |
| pilot-wave theory canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: pilot-wave theory Context triple: [quantum mechanics, hasInterpretation, pilot-wave theory]
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A.
Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics
The Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics is a foundational philosophical framework that emphasizes probabilistic wavefunctions, measurement-induced collapse, and the central role of observation in determining physical reality.
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B.
Huygens–Fresnel principle
The Huygens–Fresnel principle is a fundamental concept in wave optics that explains how every point on a wavefront acts as a source of secondary wavelets whose interference determines the wave’s subsequent propagation and diffraction.
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C.
wave theory of light
The wave theory of light is the scientific model that explains light as a propagating wave, accounting for phenomena such as interference, diffraction, and polarization.
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D.
Elementary Wave Mechanics (book)
"Elementary Wave Mechanics" is a foundational textbook on quantum mechanics authored by theoretical physicist Walter Heitler, known for its clear treatment of wave-mechanical principles.
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E.
Super-many-time theory of quantum mechanics
The Super-many-time theory of quantum mechanics is a relativistic generalization of quantum mechanics that introduces multiple time variables to consistently describe interacting quantum fields in different reference frames.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: pilot-wave theory Target entity description: Pilot-wave theory is a deterministic interpretation of quantum mechanics in which particles have definite trajectories guided by an underlying wave.
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A.
Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics
The Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics is a foundational philosophical framework that emphasizes probabilistic wavefunctions, measurement-induced collapse, and the central role of observation in determining physical reality.
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B.
Huygens–Fresnel principle
The Huygens–Fresnel principle is a fundamental concept in wave optics that explains how every point on a wavefront acts as a source of secondary wavelets whose interference determines the wave’s subsequent propagation and diffraction.
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C.
wave theory of light
The wave theory of light is the scientific model that explains light as a propagating wave, accounting for phenomena such as interference, diffraction, and polarization.
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D.
Elementary Wave Mechanics (book)
"Elementary Wave Mechanics" is a foundational textbook on quantum mechanics authored by theoretical physicist Walter Heitler, known for its clear treatment of wave-mechanical principles.
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E.
Super-many-time theory of quantum mechanics
The Super-many-time theory of quantum mechanics is a relativistic generalization of quantum mechanics that introduces multiple time variables to consistently describe interacting quantum fields in different reference frames.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
deterministic theory
ⓘ
hidden-variable theory ⓘ interpretation of quantum mechanics ⓘ nonlocal theory ⓘ |
| accepts | Born rule as equilibrium distribution ⓘ |
| aimsToSolve | measurement problem ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
Copenhagen interpretation
ⓘ
QBism ⓘ many-worlds interpretation ⓘ |
| denies |
fundamental role of observers
ⓘ
wave-function collapse as a fundamental process ⓘ |
| explainsProbabilitiesAs | epistemic due to ignorance of initial conditions ⓘ |
| facesChallenge | formulating fully Lorentz-invariant version ⓘ |
| furtherDevelopedBy | David Bohm ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
Bohmian mechanics
ⓘ
linked to:
pilot-wave theory
causal interpretation of quantum mechanics ⓘ de Broglie–Bohm theory ⓘ
linked to:
pilot-wave theory
|
| hasApplicationIn |
foundations of quantum mechanics
ⓘ
quantum chaos studies ⓘ quantum chemistry ⓘ |
| hasExtensionTo | relativistic quantum field theory ⓘ |
| implies | contextuality of measurement outcomes ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | pilot-wave idea of Louis de Broglie ⓘ |
| introducesConcept | quantum potential ⓘ |
| involves | configuration of all particles in the universe ⓘ |
| isCompatibleWith | Bell inequality violations ⓘ |
| isConsidered | realist interpretation ⓘ |
| isDeterministic | true ⓘ |
| isMathematicallyEquivalentTo | standard quantum mechanics in equilibrium ⓘ |
| isNonlocal | true ⓘ |
| isStochastic | false ⓘ |
| isUsedIn | Bohmian trajectory simulations ⓘ |
| particleDynamicsGuidedBy | wave function ⓘ |
| postulatesDefiniteParticleTrajectories | true ⓘ |
| postulatesGuidingWave | true ⓘ |
| proposedBy | Louis de Broglie ⓘ |
| provides | clear ontology of particles and waves ⓘ |
| reproducesPredictionsOf | standard quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| requires | initial particle positions ⓘ |
| revivedBy | David Bohm in 1952 ⓘ |
| treatsParticlesAs | point-like objects ⓘ |
| treatsWaveFunctionAs | physically real field ⓘ |
| usesEquationOfMotion |
Schrödinger equation for the wave function
ⓘ
linked to:
Schrödinger equation
guidance equation ⓘ |
| usesWaveFunction | true ⓘ |
| violates | Bell locality ⓘ |
| waveFunctionLivesIn | configuration space ⓘ |
| yearProposed | 1927 ⓘ |
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relational quantum mechanics
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