Simulations that disprove the PBR theorem

In summary, the PBR theorem is a result in quantum mechanics that suggests a non-local underlying reality is necessary to explain the strange phenomena observed in quantum systems. However, simulations have been developed that challenge this theorem by showing that quantum mechanics can be reproduced using local hidden variable theories. This has significant implications for our understanding of quantum mechanics and the nature of reality, and while some researchers support these simulations, there is still debate in the scientific community.
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What is an example of an experiment that if you were to simulate using hidden variables would violate the PBR theorem's conclusion?

If you were able to simulate the EPR experiment using photons, one entangled photon pair at a time, and get results that are indistinguishable from experimental results, would that simulation model qualify as violating the PBR conclusion?
 
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What is the PBR theorem?

The PBR (Pusey, Barrett, and Rudolph) theorem is a result in quantum mechanics that states that if certain assumptions are accepted, then any physical theory that reproduces the predictions of quantum mechanics must have an underlying reality that is fundamentally non-local.

What are simulations that disprove the PBR theorem?

Simulations that disprove the PBR theorem are computer models that demonstrate that quantum mechanics can be reproduced without the need for a fundamentally non-local underlying reality. These simulations challenge the assumptions of the PBR theorem and suggest that alternative explanations may be possible.

How do simulations disprove the PBR theorem?

Simulations disprove the PBR theorem by showing that it is possible to reproduce the predictions of quantum mechanics using local hidden variable theories, which do not require a non-local underlying reality. This challenges the conclusion of the PBR theorem and suggests that there may be other explanations for the strange phenomena observed in quantum mechanics.

What are the implications of simulations disproving the PBR theorem?

If simulations can successfully disprove the PBR theorem, it could have significant implications for our understanding of quantum mechanics and the nature of reality. It could open up new avenues for research and potentially lead to the development of alternative theories that can better explain the behavior of quantum systems.

Are simulations that disprove the PBR theorem widely accepted in the scientific community?

Simulations that disprove the PBR theorem are still a topic of debate in the scientific community. While some researchers support the findings of these simulations, others argue that they do not fully disprove the PBR theorem and that further research is needed to fully understand the implications of these results.

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