Popper's Experiment and the Uncertainty Principle

TL;DR

This paper examines a realization of Popper's experiment, proposing that nonlinear quantum physics can explain the results and suggests that the Heisenberg uncertainty principle may be violated in this context.

Contribution

It introduces a nonlinear quantum physics perspective to explain Popper's experiment, challenging the orthodox view of the uncertainty principle.

Findings

Heisenberg's uncertainty principle appears violated in the experiment

Nonlinear quantum physics offers an intuitive explanation for the results

Popper's experiment can be explained without orthodox quantum assumptions

Abstract

In this paper we look at a particular realization of Popper's thought experiment with correlated quantum particles and argue that, from the point of view of a nonlinear quantum physics and contrary to the orthodox interpretation, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle is violated. Moreover, we show that this kind of experiments can easily be explained in an intuitive manner if we are willing to take a nonlinear approach.