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Does the quantum formalism allow for the observability of empty quantum waves?

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The compatibility of the notion of empty wave with quantum mechanics is investigated. Invoking general physical requirements valid in quantum mechanics it is shown that a picture of a quantum system in terms of an empty wave and a non-empty wave containing a quantum particle is deficient.

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  1. Department of Subatomic and Radiation Physics Laboratory for Theoretical Physics, State University of Ghent, Proeftuinstraat 86, 9000, Ghent, Belgium

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De Baere, W. Does the quantum formalism allow for the observability of empty quantum waves?. Found Phys Lett 10, 119–130 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02764234

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