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The wave function as matter density: ontological assumptions and experimental consequences
Högskolan Dalarna, Akademin Industri och samhälle, Fysik.ORCID-id: 0000-0002-8049-2425
2015 (engelsk)Inngår i: Foundations of physics, ISSN 0015-9018, E-ISSN 1572-9516, Vol. 45, nr 6, s. 591-610Artikkel i tidsskrift (Fagfellevurdert) Published
Abstract [en]

The wavefunction is the central mathematical entity of quantum mechanics, but it still lacks a universally accepted interpretation. Much effort is spent on attempts to probe its fundamental nature. Here I investigate the consequences of a matter ontology applied to spherical masses of constant bulk density. The governing equation for the center-of-mass wavefunction is derived and solved numerically. The ground state wavefunctions and resulting matter densities are investigated. A lowering of the density from its bulk value is found for low masses due to increased spatial spreading. A discussion of the possibility to experimentally observe these effects is given and the possible consequences for choosing an ontological interpretation for quantum mechanics are commented upon.

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2015. Vol. 45, nr 6, s. 591-610
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Foundations of quantum theory, Wavefunction, Newtonian gravity, Bound states
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Forskningsprofiler 2009-2020, Ej inom forskningsprofil
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URN: urn:nbn:se:du-17487DOI: 10.1007/s10701-015-9884-7ISI: 000353842200001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-84939936349OAI: oai:DiVA.org:du-17487DiVA, id: diva2:813060
Tilgjengelig fra: 2015-05-21 Laget: 2015-05-21 Sist oppdatert: 2025-10-09bibliografisk kontrollert

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