1. Could an Infinite Universe Replace "Randomness" in Quantum Mechanics?
We’ve already explored how an infinite universe naturally explains cosmic expansion
without the need for dark energy. Now, let’s take it one step further:
Could an infinite, structured universe be the reason behind quantum behavior,
eliminating the need for pure randomness?
1.1 The Problem with "Randomness" in Quantum Mechanics
Standard Copenhagen Quantum Mechanics treats quantum events as
intrinsically random.
- A photon in a double-slit experiment seems to "randomly" decide where to land.
- Quantum entanglement allows two particles to "communicate" instantly across vast distances,
but we don’t know how.
- The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle states that
we can never precisely measure both position and momentum at the same time—not because
of limits in our tools, but because these values don’t exist until measured.
But what if quantum randomness isn’t real, and instead emerges from an
underlying infinite structure?
1.2 An Infinite Universe as a Hidden Information Field
In an infinite universe, the idea of true randomness becomes questionable:
- Every quantum system could be part of a larger structure we don’t yet see.
- Instead of randomness, quantum behavior might emerge from
a hidden order governed by an infinite web of interactions.
Key Idea: What if each quantum event is predetermined by an infinite underlying structure, and what
we see as probabilities are actually just our ignorance of this structure?
This would align with hidden variable theories and specifically
Bohmian mechanics.
1.3 How an Infinite Universe Could Guide Photons in the Double-Slit Experiment
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In the standard interpretation, each photon is in a "superposition" and collapses
to a random position when measured.
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In an infinite universe, all photons might already be influenced by
an underlying structure, meaning they don’t "choose" randomly at all.
Scenario: Double-Slit Experiment in an Infinite Universe
Standard Quantum Mechanics Prediction:
• A photon doesn’t know where it will land.
• It follows a probabilistic wavefunction that only collapses when measured.
Infinite Universe Explanation:
• The photon follows a pre-determined but complex trajectory based on deeper,
unknown variables.
• The "wave" influencing it is not just an abstract probability function but
a real, structured field extending across the infinite universe.
• This field connects all past quantum events, guiding future quantum events
like a vast cosmic network.
Conclusion: What appears as "random" quantum behavior may actually be
hidden determinism at an infinite scale, making it appear random to us.
2. Expanding More on Bohmian Mechanics
Now, let’s connect this idea back to Bohmian mechanics, one of the strongest
alternative explanations to standard quantum mechanics.
2.1 What is Bohmian Mechanics?
Bohmian mechanics is a deterministic interpretation of quantum mechanics proposed by
David Bohm in 1952. Unlike the standard Copenhagen interpretation, which embraces
randomness, Bohmian mechanics proposes:
- Particles have real trajectories (they are never in true "superposition").
- A "pilot wave" guides particles, determining their exact motion.
- Quantum behavior is deterministic, but hidden from us because we cannot observe
the pilot wave directly.
2.2 The Pilot-Wave and an Infinite Universe
Bohmian mechanics states that every quantum particle is guided by a pilot-wave, an invisible
informational field that extends through space and time.
But where does this pilot-wave come from?
If the universe is infinite, then the pilot-wave could be a
global field spanning the entire universe, which already contains all the information
of previous quantum interactions.
How an Infinite Universe and the Pilot-Wave Could Work Together:
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All particles have precise positions and momenta, but these are influenced by
an infinite structure we can’t see.
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The pilot-wave acts like a "quantum memory", storing information across the entire universe.
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What looks like randomness is just our ignorance of the pilot-wave’s full structure.
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Entanglement and nonlocality make sense because they’re reflections of a universal hidden order.
This means that the universe itself may be the source of quantum behavior, and what we call
“probabilities” are just missing information about an infinite reality.
3. How This Changes Our Understanding of Reality
If we accept that an infinite universe provides structure to quantum mechanics, then:
- There is no fundamental randomness in nature—everything has an underlying cause.
- Quantum mechanics doesn’t need wavefunction collapse—particles always have real paths.
- The pilot-wave isn’t just a mathematical trick—it’s a real, universal field that spans
across infinite space.
- The universe itself may encode all past quantum information, meaning every event is connected
across cosmic scales.
4. Key Takeaways
- Quantum randomness might not exist—it may be a consequence of hidden interactions
across an infinite universe.
- Bohmian mechanics provides a framework for understanding quantum determinism,
with a real pilot-wave guiding every particle.
- The infinite universe may act as the hidden pilot-wave field itself, making quantum
entanglement and probability an emergent effect of a deeper cosmic structure.
5. What’s Next?
If we accept that an infinite universe encodes all quantum information, then:
- Could we manipulate the pilot-wave to predict future quantum outcomes?
- Does this mean free will is an illusion, since everything is pre-determined by an
infinite structure?
- Could this lead to a unified theory of gravity and quantum mechanics?
🚀 Would you like to explore whether the pilot-wave could explain gravity as well?
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