Realistic interpretation of entangled state: a defense and application to Hardy's experiment

TL;DR

This paper defends the realistic interpretation of entangled states by addressing criticisms and constructs a local realistic theory that reproduces quantum predictions for Hardy's experiment.

Contribution

It provides a novel local realistic model for Hardy's experiment, countering previous criticisms against realistic interpretations of entangled states.

Findings

Constructed a local realistic theory matching quantum predictions

Addressed and refuted criticisms against realistic interpretations

Demonstrated the viability of realistic interpretation in Hardy's experiment

Abstract

Two criticisms which have prevented the realistic interpretation of entangled state from being widely accepted are addressed and shown to be unfounded. A local realistic theory, which reproduces all the quantum probabilistic predictions, is constructed for Hardy's experiment based on the realistic interpretation of the entangled two-particle Hardy state.