Quantum field theory cannot provide faster-than-light communication

Phillippe H. Eberhard; Ronald R. Ross

doi:10.1007/BF00696109

Foundations of Physics Letters

March 1989, Volume 2, Issue 2, pp 127–149

Quantum field theory cannot provide faster-than-light communication

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Phillippe H. Eberhard
Ronald R. Ross

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Received:: 01 August 1988

DOI: 10.1007/BF00696109

Cite this article as:: Eberhard, P.H. & Ross, R.R. Found Phys Lett (1989) 2: 127. doi:10.1007/BF00696109

Abstract

We spell out a demonstration that, within the framework of quantum field theory, no faster-than-light communication can be established between observers. The steps of the demonstration are detailed enough to pinpoint which properties of the theory have been misinterpreted in previous papers claiming the existence of effects that could permit such communication. The developments described here can also be used to analyze future papers making similar claims.

Key words

quantum mechanicsquantum field theoryfaster-than-light communication

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