A simple hidden variable experiment
Abstract
Description
An experiment is described which proves, using single photons only, that the standard hidden variables assumptions (commonly used to derive Bell inequalities) are inconsistent with quantum mechanics. The analysis is very simple and transparent. In particular, it demonstrates that a classical wave model for quantum mechanics is not ruled out by experiments demonstrating the violation of the traditional hidden variable assumptions.
10 pages, 3 figures. Compared to previous versions, an extended discussion is given and many references are added
10 pages, 3 figures. Compared to previous versions, an extended discussion is given and many references are added