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Proposed test for a hidden variables theory

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A hidden variables model for quantum mechanics is proposed and a possible test for its validity is described.

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Gudder, S.P. Proposed test for a hidden variables theory. Int J Theor Phys 19, 163–168 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00669767

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