New loophole for the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox

Using the new concept of "stochastic gauge system", we describe a novel loophole to circumvent the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen (EPR) paradox. We derive a "realistic" (i.e., classical) model, free from any paradox, which exactly emulates the spin EPR experiment. We conclude that Bell's inequalities are violated in classical physics as well, or, conversely that quantum mechanical theory is logically consistent with relativity.     

用原子团实现EPR佯谬

1935年,爱因斯坦、波多尔斯基和罗森(EPR)提出一个论点,声称量子力学对实在性的描述不完整。该论点基于“局域实在性”假设。约翰·贝尔随后提出了一种实验方案来检验这些“局域实在性”假设,这些贝尔测试已经在一些小的系统,例如电子或光子,否定了这个假设。现在,瑞士巴塞尔大学的Paolo Colciaghi及其同事在由数百个原子组成的更大的原子团上检验了EPR佯谬。     

The physics of the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox

The Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox as formulated in their original paper is critically examined. Their argument that quantum mechanics is incomplete is shown to be unsatisfactory on two important grounds. (i) The gedanken experiment proposed by Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen is physically unrealizable, and consequently their argument is invalid as it stands. (ii) The basic assumptions of their argument are equivalent to the assumption that quantum mechanical systems are in fact describable by unique eigenfunctions of the operators corresponding to physical observables, independent of any observation or measurement. Following an argument due to Furry, it is shown that this interpretation of quantum mechanics must lead to some physical predictions at variance with those of conventional quantum mechanics. A decisive experiment has been performed by Freedman and Clauser, which rules out this interpretation, and imposes severe restrictions on any alternative theory which incorporates the Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen concept of physical reality.     

A relativistic formulation of the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox

The Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen (EPR) paradox and the correlated states it introduced comprise one of the central interpretive problems of quantum mechanics. Because of the apparent nonlocal character of this paradox, it should be given a relativistic treatment. The purpose of this paper is to provide such a treatment.     

Application of three-mode Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen entangled state with continuous variables to teleportation

We consider how to teleport two- and three-mode Einstein--Podolsky--Rosen entangled states (|\eta> and | p_t,\chi₂,\chi₃>) via a | p_t,\chi₂,\chi₃> quantum channel for continuous variables. Using the complete and orthogonal representation of the entangled states, we can not only find the a complete basis set for the joint measurement but also propose the specific scheme of teleportation. Our calculation can be greatly simplified by using their Schmidt decompositions.     

A new approach to the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox

Some new aspects of the EPR paradox are considered. We first show that the authors' argument, leading to the conclusion that quantum theory is incomplete, is based on a tacit assumption that may be questioned. We then investigate the non-local features of the EPR setup and point out an interesting connection between the nonlocality involved in the quantum correlations of pairs of particles and that of a single particle in quantum theory.     

Realization of the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox using momentum- and position-entangled photons from spontaneous parametric down conversion

We report on a momentum-position realization of the EPR paradox using direct detection in the near and far fields of the photons emitted by collinear type-II phase-matched parametric down conversion. Using this approach we achieved a measured two-photon momentum-position variance product of 0.01 variant Planck's over 2pi (2), which dramatically violates the bounds for the EPR and separability criteria.     

Bright entanglement and the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox with coupled parametric oscillators

We show that two evanescently coupled χ⁽²⁾ parametric oscillators provide a tunable bright source of quadrature squeezed light, Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen correlations and quantum entanglement. Analysing the system in the above threshold regime, we demonstrate that these properties can be controlled by adjusting the coupling strengths and the cavity detunings. As this can be implemented with integrated optics, it provides a possible route to rugged and stable EPR sources.     

Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox,Bell's inequality,and the projection postulate

Our aim is to understand the role of implicit assumptions which has been used by Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen (EPR) in their famous article [Phys. Rev., 47, 777 (1935)] devoted to the so-called EPR paradox. We found that the projection postulate plays a crucial role in the EPR argument. It seems that EPR made a mistake in this paper — the projection postulate was applied not in its original form (as it has been formulated in von Neumann's book [Mathematical Foundations of Quantum mechanics, Princeton University Press (1955)] but in the form which was later formalized as Lüders' postulate [Ann. Phys., Lpz. 8, 322 (1951)]. Von Neumann's postulate was crucially modified by extending it to observables with degenerate spectra. This modification is the real source of “quantum nonlocality.” The use of the original von Neumann postulate eliminates this problem — instead of (an action at a distance)-nonlocality, we obtain a classical measurement nonlocality, which is related to the synchronization of two measurements (produced on the two parts of a composite system). If one uses correctly von Neumann's projection postulate, no “elements of reality” can be assigned to entangled systems. Talk presented at the oral issue of J. Russ. Laser Res. dedicated to the memory of Professor Vladimir A. Isakov, Professor Alexander S. Shumovsky, and Professor Andrei V. Vinogradov held in Moscow February 21–22, 2008.     

Steering, entanglement, nonlocality, and the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox

The concept of steering was introduced by Schr?dinger in 1935 as a generalization of the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox for arbitrary pure bipartite entangled states and arbitrary measurements by one party. Until now, it has never been rigorously defined, so it has not been known (for example) what mixed states are steerable (that is, can be used to exhibit steering). We provide an operational definition, from which we prove (by considering Werner states and isotropic states) that steerable states are a strict subset of the entangled states, and a strict superset of the states that can exhibit Bell nonlocality. For arbitrary bipartite Gaussian states we derive a linear matrix inequality that decides the question of steerability via Gaussian measurements, and we relate this to the original Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox.     

Explanatory axiomatics of quantum theory: Resolution of the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox

This paper is concerned with resolving the famous Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox within the scope of the explanatory axiomatics of quantum theory, developed by one of the present authors. It is shown that the possibility, arising as a result of the analysis, for practically instantaneous propagation of a material perturbation over arbitrary distances is so specific that it cannot serve as a means for transmitting information at velocities higher than the velocity of light. The presence of such noninformative material excitations requires reformulating the principle of microcausality. This fact makes necessary a clear distinction between the terms preparation of material excitation and transmission of information.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 2, pp. 13–17, February, 1982.     

A curious gedanken example of the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox using CP nonconservation

We consider the effect of CP noninvariance in the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen (EPR) type gedanken example involving neutral pseudo-scalar mesons originating from the decay of a J^PC = 1⁻⁻ vector meson. In principle at least, this leads to the intriguing possibility of incompatibility between quantum mechanics (incorporating CP violation) and Einstein's locality condition at the statistical level.     

Non-locality in Bohm-Bub's hidden variable theory of the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox

Bohm-Bub theory agrees with Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen type spin correlation experiments. Its non-locality is shown explicitly: for given hidden variables, observer A's result depends on the setting of distant apparatus B. This may reflect a fundamental, inescapable non-locality in nature itself.     

On the relation between the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox and the problem of nonlocality in quantum mechanics

The EPR problem is studied both from an instrumentalistic and from a realistic point of view. Bohr's reply to the EPR paper is analyzed and demonstrated to be not completely representative of Bohr's general views on the possibility of defining properties of a microscopic object. A more faithful Bohrian answer would not have led Einstein to the conclusion that Bohr's completeness claim of quantum mechanics implies nonlocality. The projection postulate, already denounced in 1936 by Margenau as the source of the EPR paradox, is found to be also at the origin of the nonlocality conundrum. Its unobservability in EPR-like experiments is demonstrated, thus showing the redundancy of the idea of nonlocality in the instrumentalist interpretation of quantum mechanics. It is argued that also from a realist point of view there is no reason to assume nonlocality. The relevance of Bohm's quantum potential and of Bell's inequalities with respect to the (non)locality problem is discussed.     

Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen constraints on quantum action at a distance: The Sutherland paradox

Assuming that future experiments confirm Aspect's discovery of nonlocal interactions between quantum pairs of correlated particles, we analyze the constraints imposed by the EPR reasoning on the said interactions. It is then shown that the nonlocal relativistic quantum potential approach plainly satisfies the Einstein causality criteria as well as the energy-momentum conservation in individual microprocesses. Furthermore, this approach bypasses a new causal paradox for timelike separated EPR measurements deduced by Sutherland in the frame of an approach by means of space-time zigzags with advanced potentials. It is finally demonstrated that this inherent quantum causal direct interaction establishes permanent EPR correlations which are always restricted to spacelike separations and are instantaneous only in the center-of-mass rest frame of the two-particle system.     

Generation of continuous variable Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen entanglement via the Kerr nonlinearity in an optical fiber

We report on the generation of a continuous variable Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen (EPR) entanglement using an optical fiber interferometer. The Kerr nonlinearity in the fiber is exploited for the generation of two independent squeezed beams. These interfere at a beam splitter and EPR entanglement is obtained between the output beams. The correlation of the amplitude (phase) quadratures is measured to be 4.0+/-0.2 (4.0+/-0.4) dB below the quantum noise limit. The sum criterion for these squeezing variances 0.80+/-0.03<2 verifies the nonseparability of the state. The product of the inferred uncertainties for one beam (0.64+/-0.08) is well below the EPR limit of unity.