- Quantum physics requires imaginary numbers to explain reality. Theories based only on real numbers fail to explain the results of two new experiments. To explain the real world, imaginary numbers are necessary, according to a quantum experiment performed by a team of physicists. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/quantum-physics-imaginary-numbers-math-reality 828 comments science
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- Quantum theory based on real numbers can be experimentally falsified | Nature https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-04160-4 134 comments
- [2101.10873] Quantum theory based on real numbers can be experimentally falsified https://arxiv.org/abs/2101.10873 1 comment
- Phys. Rev. Lett. 128, 040402 (2022) - Testing Real Quantum Theory in an Optical Quantum Network https://journals.aps.org/prl/accepted/0907bY08X531687d3971977071a6d5f742cb036ed 0 comments
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