The quantum vacuum: an interpretation of quantum mechanics

TL;DR

This paper proposes a new interpretation of quantum mechanics where particles are always point-like, and vacuum fields are fundamental, explaining particle dynamics and the wavefunction without collapse.

Contribution

It introduces a model where vacuum fields are fundamental, providing a new perspective on quantum phenomena and addressing the measurement problem without wavefunction collapse.

Findings

Vacuum fields are essential for particle dynamics.

Wavefunction represents vacuum fields, not a collapse.

The model explains quantum behavior through vacuum field interactions.

Abstract

We assume that particles are point-like objects even when not observed. We report on the consequences of our assumption within the realm of quantum theory. An important consequence is the necessity of vacuum fields to account for particle dynamics. The zero-point energy is evidence of the reality of vacuum fields. The dynamics of vacuum fields depends on wave equations, boundary conditions and external sources. The wavefunction is an expression of vacuum fields. Particle events are described by probabilistic distribution functions obtained from vacuum fields. We solve the measurement problem by noticing that in our model the wavefunction does not collapse.