Abstract
Entanglement is defined in terms of some kind of instantaneous interaction, contrary to the relativistic principle that all interaction is possible only at a velocity less than that of light. This conflict with an otherwise inviolate principle justifies re-examination of the arguments leading to its (ostensible) rejection. Herein the historically essential notion, namely wave-collapse by measurement or the “Projection Hypothesis” of von Neumann is brought to attention and seen to violate Popper’s Principle of negatability; thereby disqualifying it as a scientific proposition. Further, it is observed that polarization of electromagnetic signals as used in experiments testing Bell Inequalities is described by structure excluding quantum principles. Consequently, most experiments taken to verify Bell’s conclusions cannot in principle do so: a quantum effect cannot be found where there is no quantum structure. Finally, a simple simulation which demonstrates the classical (electromagnetic) generation of the data that violates a Bell Inequality, thereby proving by counterexample that Bell’s so-called theorem is misunderstood, is presented.
Highlights
Entanglement was first identified by Schroedinger, who credited it with being “the distinguishing feature of Quantum Mechanics” [2]
It is true that the vectors spanning Q-bit space are non-commutative, as are quantized phase space variables; but, in this case non-commutivity is a consequence of geometry and not imposed by special mechanical- dynamical requirements
Arguments have been presented to the effect that the preternatural character ascribed nowadays to electromagnetic interaction, especially entanglement, results from the application of principles that can be challenged
Summary
Entanglement was first identified by Schroedinger, who credited it with being “the distinguishing feature of Quantum Mechanics” [2]. Nowadays it is even considered as a “resource” with possible exotic but potent applications. The currently popular choice of venue for experimental tests of Bell Inequalities (commonly denoted “Q-bit space”, but any space with the structure group SU(2)) can be shown not to be suitable for experiments intended to plumb the structure (mysteries) of quantum mechanics. In the final section a fully classical (i.e., non-quantum) simulation of the prototypical experiments intended to test Bell Inequalities is described. It is seen that non mysterious and logical (in the conventional sense) principles and laws of Physics suffice
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