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The wave function as matter density: ontological assumptions and experimental consequences
Högskolan Dalarna, Sweden. (MAM)ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8049-2425
2015 (English)In: Foundations of physics, ISSN 0015-9018, E-ISSN 1572-9516, Vol. 45, no 6, p. 591-610Article in journal (Refereed) 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, no 6, p. 591-610
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Foundations of quantum theory, Wavefunction, Newtonian gravity, Bound states
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-52258DOI: 10.1007/s10701-015-9884-7ISI: 000353842200001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-84939936349OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mdh-52258DiVA, id: diva2:1485452
Available from: 2015-05-21 Created: 2020-11-02 Last updated: 2020-11-18Bibliographically approved

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