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Quantum theory as plausible reasoning applied to data obtained by robust experiments.

H De Raedt¹, M I Katsnelson², K Michielsen³

¹Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands h.a.de.raedt@rug.nl.

Philosophical Transactions. Series A, Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences

|April 20, 2016

Summary

Logical inference applied to robust experimental data yields quantum theory descriptions without prior quantum concepts. This demonstrates that quantum theory is essentially common sense reasoning applied to reproducible scientific findings.

Keywords:

inductive logic logical inference probability theory quantum theory

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Area of Science:

Physics
Philosophy of Science
Quantum Mechanics

Background:

Bridging experimental data and human-made concepts is a key challenge.
Existing frameworks may not fully capture the link between observation and theory.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the use of logical inference in connecting experimental data to objective descriptions.
To demonstrate how quantum theory emerges from fundamental principles without pre-existing quantum concepts.

Main Methods:

Review of recent work employing logical inference.
Application of logical inference to independent and robust experimental data.
Analysis of reasoning applied to reproducible experimental findings.

Main Results:

Logical inference reproduces quantum theoretical descriptions (Schrödinger/Pauli equations, Stern-Gerlach/EPRB experiments).
This derivation occurs without introducing prior quantum theory concepts.
Quantum theory's descriptive power stems from plausible reasoning on robust data.

Conclusions:

Quantum theory can be understood as a natural consequence of applying common sense reasoning to reliable experimental data.
Logical inference provides a foundational bridge between empirical evidence and theoretical constructs in quantum mechanics.