Comprehending Quantum Theory from Quantum Fields

TL;DR

This paper proposes an ontology of quantum theory based on quantum fields, suggesting particles are excited states of immutable fields with fluctuations that underpin quantum behavior.

Contribution

It introduces a novel interpretation linking quantum fluctuations in fields to the wave function and quantum phenomena.

Findings

Quantum fluctuations are coherent throughout the universe.

Particles are stable excited states of underlying quantum fields.

The wave function reflects the reality of quantum fluctuations.

Abstract

At the primary level of reality as described by quantum field theory, a fundamental particle like an electron represents a stable, discrete, propagating excited state of its underlying quantum field. QFT also tells us that the lowest vacuum state as well as the excited states of such a field is always very active with spontaneous, unpredictable quantum fluctuations. Also an underlying quantum field is known to be indestructible and immutable possessing the same value in each element of spacetime comprising the universe. These characteristics of the primary quantum fields together with the fact that the quantum fluctuations can be cogently substantiated to be quantum coherent throughout the universe provide a possible ontology of the quantum theory. In this picture, the wave function of a quantum particle represents the reality of the inherent quantum fluctuations at the core of the universe and endows the particle its counter intuitive quantum behavior.