Multi-Particle Pilot Wave

Problem Statement

Proposition 7.3 derives the de Broglie–Bohm guidance equation for a single particle from ether dynamics. For N particles, Bohmian mechanics requires a pilot wave in 3N-dimensional configuration space. The 3-dimensional ether does not straightforwardly support a 3N-dimensional wave. Possible resolutions include emergent configuration space from non-local ether correlations and Valentini’s quantum non-equilibrium approach.

Difficulty

6–12 person-months

Priority

Important — significantly strengthens the programme

Status

Open