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Bell's theorem based on a generalized EPR criterion of reality

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First, the demonstration of Bell's theorem, i.e., of the nonlocal character of quantum theory, is spelled out using the EPR criterion of reality as premises and a gedankenexperiment involving two particles. Then, the EPR criterion is extended to include quantities predicted almostwith certainty, and Bell's theorem is demonstrated on these new premises. The same experiment is used but in conditions that become possible in real life, without the requirements of ideal efficiencies and zero background. Very high efficiencies and low background are needed, but these requirements may be met in the future.

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  1. Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, University of California, 94720, Berkeley, California

    Philippe H. Eberhard

  2. Université de Lausanne, CH 1015, Lausanne, Switzerland

    Philippe Rosselet

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Eberhard, P.H., Rosselet, P. Bell's theorem based on a generalized EPR criterion of reality. Found Phys 25, 91–111 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02054658

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