A Simple Understanding of Quantum Electrodynamics Using Bohmian Trajectories

The use of Bohmian mechanics as a practical tool for modeling non-relativistic quantum phenomena of matter provides clear evidence of its success, not only as a way to interpret the foundations of quantum mechanics, but also as a computational framework. In the literature, it is frequently argued th...

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Autores: Seoane Martinez, Juan Jose, Benali, Abdelilah, Oriols, Xavier|||0000-0003-2181-4284
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Fecha de publicación:2026
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Palabra clave:Bohmian mechanics
Quantum optics
Bohmian trajectories
Born rule
Action-at-a-distance electrodynamics
Quantum foundations
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spelling A Simple Understanding of Quantum Electrodynamics Using Bohmian TrajectoriesDetecting Non-Ontic PhotonsSeoane Martinez, Juan JoseBenali, AbdelilahOriols, Xavier|||0000-0003-2181-4284Bohmian mechanicsQuantum opticsBohmian trajectoriesBorn ruleAction-at-a-distance electrodynamicsQuantum foundationsThe use of Bohmian mechanics as a practical tool for modeling non-relativistic quantum phenomena of matter provides clear evidence of its success, not only as a way to interpret the foundations of quantum mechanics, but also as a computational framework. In the literature, it is frequently argued that such a realistic view-based on deterministic trajectories-cannot account for phenomena involving the "creation" and "annihilation" of photons. In this paper, by revisiting and rehabilitating earlier proposals, we show how quantum optics can be modeled using Bohmian trajectories for electrons in physical space, together with well-defined electromagnetic fields evolving in time. By paying special attention to an experimental scenario demonstrating partition noise for photons, and to how the Born rule emerges in this context, the paper pursues two main goals. First, it validates the use of this simple Bohmian framework for pedagogical and computational purposes in understanding and visualizing quantum electrodynamics phenomena. Second, given that measurements are ultimately indicated on matter pointers, it clarifies what it means to measure photon or electromagnetic-field properties, even when they are considered non-ontic elements. 22026-01-0120262026-01-01Articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501VoRhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85info:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://ddd.uab.cat/record/328148https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.3390/e28040474reponame:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UABinstname:Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaInglésengAgencia Estatal de Investigación https://doi.org/10.13039/501100011033 PID2021-127840NB-I00Agencia Estatal de Investigación https://doi.org/10.13039/501100011033 PID2024-161603NB-I00Agencia Estatal de Investigación https://doi.org/10.13039/501100011033 PDC2023-145807-I00open accesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2Aquest document està subjecte a una llicència d'ús Creative Commons. Es permet la reproducció total o parcial, la distribució, la comunicació pública de l'obra i la creació d'obres derivades, fins i tot amb finalitats comercials, sempre i quan es reconegui l'autoria de l'obra original.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:dnet:uabarcelona_::6d9636cf918a60b3d7d2094ca5958ef72026-06-06T12:50:31Z
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Detecting Non-Ontic Photons
title A Simple Understanding of Quantum Electrodynamics Using Bohmian Trajectories
spellingShingle A Simple Understanding of Quantum Electrodynamics Using Bohmian Trajectories
Seoane Martinez, Juan Jose
Bohmian mechanics
Quantum optics
Bohmian trajectories
Born rule
Action-at-a-distance electrodynamics
Quantum foundations
title_short A Simple Understanding of Quantum Electrodynamics Using Bohmian Trajectories
title_full A Simple Understanding of Quantum Electrodynamics Using Bohmian Trajectories
title_fullStr A Simple Understanding of Quantum Electrodynamics Using Bohmian Trajectories
title_full_unstemmed A Simple Understanding of Quantum Electrodynamics Using Bohmian Trajectories
title_sort A Simple Understanding of Quantum Electrodynamics Using Bohmian Trajectories
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Seoane Martinez, Juan Jose
Benali, Abdelilah
Oriols, Xavier|||0000-0003-2181-4284
author Seoane Martinez, Juan Jose
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Benali, Abdelilah
Oriols, Xavier|||0000-0003-2181-4284
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Oriols, Xavier|||0000-0003-2181-4284
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Bohmian mechanics
Quantum optics

Bohmian trajectories
Born rule
Action-at-a-distance electrodynamics

Quantum foundations
topic Bohmian mechanics
Quantum optics
Bohmian trajectories
Born rule
Action-at-a-distance electrodynamics
Quantum foundations
description The use of Bohmian mechanics as a practical tool for modeling non-relativistic quantum phenomena of matter provides clear evidence of its success, not only as a way to interpret the foundations of quantum mechanics, but also as a computational framework. In the literature, it is frequently argued that such a realistic view-based on deterministic trajectories-cannot account for phenomena involving the "creation" and "annihilation" of photons. In this paper, by revisiting and rehabilitating earlier proposals, we show how quantum optics can be modeled using Bohmian trajectories for electrons in physical space, together with well-defined electromagnetic fields evolving in time. By paying special attention to an experimental scenario demonstrating partition noise for photons, and to how the Born rule emerges in this context, the paper pursues two main goals. First, it validates the use of this simple Bohmian framework for pedagogical and computational purposes in understanding and visualizing quantum electrodynamics phenomena. Second, given that measurements are ultimately indicated on matter pointers, it clarifies what it means to measure photon or electromagnetic-field properties, even when they are considered non-ontic elements.
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