Etymology

de Broglie-Bohm theory

Today it means: An interpretation of quantum theory. In addition to a wavefunction on the space of all possible configurations, it also postulates an actual configuration that exists even when unobserved. Full definition →

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From de Broglie + Bohm + theory. Named after Louis de Broglie (1892–1987) and David Bohm (1917–1992).

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