28 episodes

Bohmian mechanics, also ofter referred to as the de Broglie-Bohm theory, is a theory of quantum phenomena based on a particle picture. It provides an ontologically clear and mathematically precise framework from which the entire quantum formalism can be deduced. This series covers some of the most frequently asked questions about Bohmian mechanics. It also addresses widespread criticism, misconceptions and confusions in a concise way. For further details we refer to our introductory lecture on Bohmian mechanics, also available on iTunes U.

LMU FAQ Bohmian Mechanics Florian Hoffmann und Nicola Vona

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Bohmian mechanics, also ofter referred to as the de Broglie-Bohm theory, is a theory of quantum phenomena based on a particle picture. It provides an ontologically clear and mathematically precise framework from which the entire quantum formalism can be deduced. This series covers some of the most frequently asked questions about Bohmian mechanics. It also addresses widespread criticism, misconceptions and confusions in a concise way. For further details we refer to our introductory lecture on Bohmian mechanics, also available on iTunes U.

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    What exactly are the "empty" branches of the wave function in Bohmian mechanics?

    What exactly are the "empty" branches of the wave function in Bohmian mechanics?

    24. What exactly are the "empty" branches of the wave function in Bohmian mechanics?

    This series is aimed at answering FAQs about Bohmian mechanics and is mainly intended for students. The text is available at
    http://www.mathematik.uni-muenchen.de/~bohmmech/BohmHome/files/Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_Bohmian_Mechanics.pdf

    By Christian Beck, Robert Grummt, Florian Hoffmann, Sören Petrat, and Nicola Vona.
    We are grateful to Martin Oelker who played the asking student, and to Nils Hansen and Stephan Kulla who filmed the videos.

    • 1 min
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    What are the surrealistic trajectories in Bohmian Mechanics?

    What are the surrealistic trajectories in Bohmian Mechanics?

    14. I have heard about surrealistic trajectories in Bohmian Mechanics, what are these trajectories and why are they called surrealistic?

    This series is aimed at answering FAQs about Bohmian mechanics and is mainly intended for students. The text is available at
    http://www.mathematik.uni-muenchen.de/~bohmmech/BohmHome/files/Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_Bohmian_Mechanics.pdf

    By Christian Beck, Robert Grummt, Florian Hoffmann, Sören Petrat, and Nicola Vona.
    We are grateful to Martin Oelker who played the asking student, and to Nils Hansen and Stephan Kulla who filmed the videos.

    • 6 min
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    In Bohmian Mechanics one talks about the wave function of the universe. Why so?

    In Bohmian Mechanics one talks about the wave function of the universe. Why so?

    20. In Bohmian Mechanics one talks about the wave function of the universe. Why so? This seems like an inaccessible object.

    This series is aimed at answering FAQs about Bohmian mechanics and is mainly intended for students. The text is available at
    http://www.mathematik.uni-muenchen.de/~bohmmech/BohmHome/files/Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_Bohmian_Mechanics.pdf

    By Christian Beck, Robert Grummt, Florian Hoffmann, Sören Petrat, and Nicola Vona.
    We are grateful to Martin Oelker who played the asking student, and to Nils Hansen and Stephan Kulla who filmed the videos.

    • 4 min
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    Bohmian mechanics is deterministic, how does randomness come about then?

    Bohmian mechanics is deterministic, how does randomness come about then?

    21. What's the role of randomness in Bohmian mechanics? Quantum mechanics is a probabilistic theory while Bohmian mechanics is deterministic, how does randomness come about in Bohmian mechanics?

    This series is aimed at answering FAQs about Bohmian mechanics and is mainly intended for students. The text is available at
    http://www.mathematik.uni-muenchen.de/~bohmmech/BohmHome/files/Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_Bohmian_Mechanics.pdf

    By Christian Beck, Robert Grummt, Florian Hoffmann, Sören Petrat, and Nicola Vona.
    We are grateful to Martin Oelker who played the asking student, and to Nils Hansen and Stephan Kulla who filmed the videos.

    • 2 min
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    Is there a relativistic version of Bohmian mechanics?

    Is there a relativistic version of Bohmian mechanics?

    25. Is there a relativistic version of Bohmian mechanics?

    This series is aimed at answering FAQs about Bohmian mechanics and is mainly intended for students. The text is available at
    http://www.mathematik.uni-muenchen.de/~bohmmech/BohmHome/files/Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_Bohmian_Mechanics.pdf

    By Christian Beck, Robert Grummt, Florian Hoffmann, Sören Petrat, and Nicola Vona.
    We are grateful to Martin Oelker who played the asking student, and to Nils Hansen and Stephan Kulla who filmed the videos.

    • 1 min
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    Isn't the choice between Bohmian mechanics and standard quantum mechanics a philosophical problem?

    Isn't the choice between Bohmian mechanics and standard quantum mechanics a philosophical problem?

    23. Isn't the choice between Bohmian mechanics and quantum mechanics a philosophical problem, as both theories make the same empirical prediction?

    This series is aimed at answering FAQs about Bohmian mechanics and is mainly intended for students. The text is available at
    http://www.mathematik.uni-muenchen.de/~bohmmech/BohmHome/files/Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_Bohmian_Mechanics.pdf

    By Christian Beck, Robert Grummt, Florian Hoffmann, Sören Petrat, and Nicola Vona.
    We are grateful to Martin Oelker who played the asking student, and to Nils Hansen and Stephan Kulla who filmed the videos.

    • 1 min

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