Dynamical quantum collapse and an experimental test

TL;DR

This paper explores how de Broglie-Bohm theory predicts dynamical wavefunction collapse during quantum measurements, suggesting potential experimental tests to distinguish it from standard quantum mechanics.

Contribution

It provides a simple model demonstrating possible measurable differences between de Broglie-Bohm theory and standard quantum mechanics during wavefunction collapse.

Findings

Potential differences in measurement probabilities between theories

A simple setup for testing dynamical collapse

Implications for experimental validation of quantum theories

Abstract

The quantum measurement problem may have a resolution in de Broglie-Bohm theory in which measurements lead to dynamical wavefunction collapse. We study the collapse in a simple setup and find that there may be slight differences between probabilities derived from standard quantum mechanics versus those from de Broglie-Bohm theory in certain situations, possibly paving the way for an experimental test.