Nature of Quantum Potential

It is widely known that there are at least a dozen different interpretations of quantum mechanics (see e.g. Am. J. Phys. 70 (3), (2002) [DOI: 10.1119/1.1445404]). One of them (the de Broglie-Bohm interpretation) is considered more fundamental, allowing for much deeper advances in understanding the foundations of quantum mechanics. In this formulation, a quantum potential (QP) appears, which directs the motion of charged particle. The shape of the QP forces each particle to move along its own trajectory. However, as we know, the existence of only four types of interactions has been experimentally established: electromagnetic, gravitational, weak, and strong. This is why it was so important to understand the nature of the QP and how particles interact with it. A recent result points to the electromagnetic nature of the quantum potential, which is in good agreement with a large number of published results on the electromagnetic foundations of quantum mechanics. An article that reveals the electromagnetic nature of the quantum potential can be obtained here: Published Article, or ArXiv.

If you are interested in the electromagnetic foundations of Quantum Physics and the nature of Planck’s constant, then it is my great pleasure to invite you to look at this post in which I briefly outline the electromagnetic foundations of quantum mechanics and show the way away from the axiomatic construction of the QM apparatus.

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