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Quantum Field-Theoretic Predictions of {\Psi}-Epistemic Models of Quantum Mechanics

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ψ-epistemic models that preserve Lorentz symmetry produce deviations from standard quantum field theory in polarized scattering cross sections and decay widths.

arxiv:2605.12546 v1 · 2026-05-09 · quant-ph · hep-ph

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Assuming that ψ-epistemic models respect Lorentz symmetry, we show that they can give rise to deviations from standard quantum field-theoretic predictions through modifications of polarized scattering cross sections and decay widths.

C2weakest assumption

ψ-epistemic models respect Lorentz symmetry and that this symmetry alone is sufficient to derive observable deviations without needing a full relativistic formulation of the ontological models.

C3one line summary

ψ-epistemic models respecting Lorentz symmetry predict modifications to polarized scattering cross sections and decay widths that deviate from standard QFT.

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[1] Einstein, Incompleteness , and the Epistemic View of Quantum States 2010
[2] Spekkens, R. W. Contextuality for preparations, transf ormations, and unsharp measurements. Phys. Rev. A 71, 052108 (2005) 2005
[3] On the Classification Between P si-Ontic and Psi-Epistemic Ontological Models 2020
[4] On the Reality of the Quantum State Once Again: A No-Go Theorem for Psi-Ontic Models 2024
[5] Is the Quantum State Real? An Extended Revie w of Psi-ontology Theorems 2014

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arxiv: 2605.12546 · arxiv_version: 2605.12546v1 · doi: 10.48550/arxiv.2605.12546 · pith_short_12: R3NQYPQOUZKS · pith_short_16: R3NQYPQOUZKSAFFH · pith_short_8: R3NQYPQO
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