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Solomon’s Argument on Hidden Variables in Quantum Theory

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J. Solomon [Journal de Physique 4, 34 (1933)] produced an argument of great generality claiming to demonstrate the impossibility of hidden variables in quantum theory, an argument which M. Jammer [The Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics(Wiley, New York, 1974)] said raised a number of questions. For the first time, this argument is discussed, a simple hidden variable model violating the argument is analysed in detail, and the error in the proof is located.

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Whitaker, M.A.B. Solomon’s Argument on Hidden Variables in Quantum Theory. Found Phys 37, 989–997 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10701-007-9138-4

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