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In this paper, a new proposal of the quantum potential theory is presented, along with a discussion of the two-slit interference experiment and the Aharonov-Bohm effect, which are explicitly calculated within the scheme adopted. The present formulation holds the notion of particle trajectory and follows the interpretation suggested by de Broglie and Bohm, the quantum potential being a manifestation of the quantum wave. This wave always satisfies the Schrödinger equation and is considered as areal and separate entity from the particle with which is associated. In our approach we try to circumvent some conceptual difficulties that prevent the de Broglie-Bohm's theory from fulfilling a complete objective program. New effects are predicted, specially for the Aharonov-Bohm experiment in the regime of high magnetic fields, and a setup for their detection is proposed.
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Mónaco, R.E.L., Cabrera, G.G. The double slit experiment, the Aharonov-Bohm effect, and a new quantum potential theory: Towards a realistic interpretation of quantum mechanics. Found Phys Lett 7, 1–20 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02056549
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