The solution to the "Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox"

TL;DR

This paper resolves the EPR paradox by demonstrating that quantum correlations arise from true randomness and energy conservation, eliminating the need for local hidden variables and clarifying the nature of quantum nonlocality.

Contribution

The paper provides a novel explanation for the EPR paradox, showing it as a consequence of fundamental principles rather than hidden variables or interpretations.

Findings

EPR experiments are a direct consequence of true randomness and energy conservation.

Local hidden variables are not necessary to explain quantum correlations.

The resolution clarifies the nature of quantum nonlocality without additional assumptions.

Abstract

In 1935, Albert Einstein, Boris Podolsky, and Nathan Rosen ('EPR') reported on a thought experiment that they believed showed that quantum theory provided an incomplete description of reality. Today we know that quantum theory is a complete and correct description of Nature (in flat space-time). The EPR thought experiment is predicted by quantum theory and has since been experimentally confirmed. However, EPR experiments have no physical pictorial explanation, and are considered part of a "paradox". Here I resolve the "paradox". I show independently of any interpretation of quantum theory that EPR (thought) experiments are a direct and compelling consequence of the existence of true randomness and the conservation of energy. It becomes obvious why EPR (thought) experiments allow for the precise prediction of truly random measurement values. Local hidden variables are not motivated.