Can Bohmian mechanics be considered complete?

TL;DR

This paper reviews de Broglie Bohm theory, critiques common interpretations, and proposes a more causal, pluralistic approach inspired by classical analogies, aiming to address limitations of quantum mechanics.

Contribution

It introduces a novel causal and pluralistic interpretation of Bohmian mechanics, contrasting with the traditional Nomological view, and explores classical analogies to enhance understanding.

Findings

Critique of the Nomological interpretation

Proposal of a causal, pluralistic framework

Discussion of classical analogies to improve Bohmian theory

Abstract

In this work celebrating the centenary of quantum mechanics, we review the principles of de Broglie Bohm theory, also known as pilot-wave theory and Bohmian mechanics. We assess the most common reading of it (the Nomological interpretation based on the notion of primitive ontology in tridimensional space) and defend instead a more causal and pluralistic approach, drawing on classical analogies with optics and hydrodynamics. Within this framework, we review some of the approaches exploiting mechanical analogies to overcome the limitations of current Bohmian theory and perhaps quantum mechanics itself.