Bell's theorem

proper noun

A no-go theorem stating that no physical theory of local hidden variables can ever reproduce all of the predictions of quantum mechanics.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. natural sciencesA no-go theorem stating that no physical theory of local hidden variables can ever reproduce all of the predictions of quantum mechanics.

Origin

Named after John Stewart Bell.

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Translations

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APA

Bell's theorem. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bell's%20theorem

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Chicago

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