pilot wave

The 'pilot wave' concept is central to the de Broglie–Bohm theory, offering a deterministic view of quantum mechanics where particles are guided by a wave function.

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Definition

C2Quantum Mechanics

(technical, academic)A hypothetical wave that directs the motion of particles, suggesting a deterministic nature of their trajectories.

Example

  • In Bohmian mechanics, the pilot wave determines the path of an electron around an atom.
  • The concept of the pilot wave challenges the traditional probabilistic interpretation of quantum mechanics.

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