On the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics: Wave-Particle Non-Duality and the Nature of Physical Reality

TL;DR

This paper proposes a new interpretation of quantum mechanics where the wave function is an 'instantaneous resonant spatial mode,' providing intuitive explanations for phenomena like the double-slit experiment, entanglement, and delayed choice experiments, without measurement issues.

Contribution

It introduces a novel wave function interpretation as a resonant spatial mode, offering natural explanations for quantum phenomena and resolving long-standing mysteries.

Findings

Derives Born's rule from the resonant mode concept

Provides a natural explanation for entanglement and 'spooky action'

Clarifies delayed choice experiments within a single quantum framework

Abstract

The Schr\"odinger's wave function can naturally be realized as an 'instantaneous resonant spatial mode' in which quantum particle moves and hence the Born's rule is derived after identifying its origin. This realization facilitates the visualization of `what's really going on?' in the Young's double-slit experiment which is known to be the central mystery of quantum mechanics. Also, an actual mechanism underlying the `spooky-action-at-a-distance', another mystery regarding the entangled quantum particles, is revealed. Wheeler's delayed choice experiments, delayed choice quantum eraser experiment and delayed choice entanglement swapping experiments are unambiguously and naturally explained at a single quantum level. The reality of Nature represented by the quantum mechanical formalism is conceptually intuitive and is independent of the measurement problem.