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The GRW flash theory: a relativistic quantum ontology of matter in space-time?

Type of publication Peer-reviewed
Publikationsform Original article (peer-reviewed)
Author Esfeld Michael, Gisin Nicolas,
Project The metaphysics of physics: natural philosophy
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Original article (peer-reviewed)

Journal Philosophy of Science
Volume (Issue) 81
Page(s) 248 - 264
Title of proceedings Philosophy of Science

Abstract

John Bell proposed an ontology for the GRW modification of quantum mechanics in terms of flashes occurring at space-time points. The paper spells out the motivation for this ontology, enquires into the status of the wave-function in it, critically examines the claim of its being Lorentz-invariant and considers whether it is a parsimonious, but nevertheless physically adequate ontology.
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