Reality and locality in quantum mechanics, an experiment proposed

TL;DR

This paper proposes an experiment to test a historical view of photon emission and absorption by atoms, aiming to clarify fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics related to reality and locality.

Contribution

It introduces a specific experimental setup to empirically evaluate a classical interpretation of photon interactions in quantum mechanics.

Findings

Proposed experiment to test photon emission and absorption theories

Potential to confirm or challenge classical views in quantum physics

Clarifies the relationship between reality and locality in quantum phenomena

Abstract

A view of emission and absorption of photons by atoms, which was proposed by Max Planck, is recalled. A direct experiment that could corroborate or refute that view is defined.