Quantum principle of relativity

TL;DR

This paper argues that the principles of relativity inherently lead to the non-deterministic nature of quantum mechanics, challenging the compatibility of local deterministic models with relativistic spacetime properties.

Contribution

It demonstrates that relativistic spacetime properties naturally give rise to quantum superpositions and complex probabilities, linking relativity and quantum indeterminism.

Findings

Local deterministic models conflict with quantum theory and relativity

Relativistic spacetime properties induce quantum superpositions

Quantum probabilities emerge from relativistic principles

Abstract

We show that the local and deterministic mode of description is not only in conflict with the quantum theory, but also with relativity. We argue that elementary relativistic properties of spacetime lead to the emergence of a non-deterministic quantum-mechanical picture involving quantum superpositions and complex probability amplitudes.