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Quaternion-Spin and Some Consequences

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Sanctuary, Bryan·2023·Preprints.org

Abstract

Changing the symmetry of spin from SU(2) to the quaternion group, $Q_8$, has many ramifications. In this paper we first summarize the properties of Q-spin and then discuss some of those resulting changes.

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TL;DR

The paper proposes replacing SU(2) spin symmetry with the quaternion group Q8, giving a structured 2D “Q-spin” with complementary polarization and helicity. It argues that EPR/Bell violations come from coherence rather than nonlocality, with a simulation yielding CHSH = 3 versus the quantum Tsirel’son bound 2√2 ≈ 2.828, and draws speculative consequences for quantum information, neutrinos, and parity violation.

Key findings

  • Changing spin symmetry from SU(2) to Q8 makes spin a 2D structured object with four states: two polarized states and two coherent helicity states, rather than a point particle with only up/down. In free flight the two spin-½ axes couple into a spin-1 boson; in an anisotropic polarizing field the boson decouples into a measured spin-½ fermion.
  • The apparent violation of Bell inequalities is attributed to coherence/helicity, not nonlocal connectivity. Dropping the off-diagonal coherent terms gives a product state with CHSH = 2; adding coherence gives CHSH = 1; their sum gives CHSH = 3, while the paper says QM gives Tsirel’son’s bound 2√2 = 2.828.
  • The simulation decomposes EPR correlation into a polarization “triangle” and a coherence “mustache,” with the mustache fitted by Eq. (36): \(E_q = -\frac14 \sin(2\theta_{ab})\) for \(0 \le \theta_{ab} \le \pi\), and \(+\frac14 \sin(2\theta_{ab})\) for \(\pi < \theta_{ab} \le 2\pi\). In a strong polarizing field, the paper states one quarter of the time Q-spin acts as a boson and three quarters as a fermion.
  • The paper claims consequences including: no nonlocality, entanglement not persisting after separation, quantum teleportation failing, qubits disappearing in free flight, neutrinos being unnecessary because free-flight electrons are bosons, and Wu’s 1956 parity experiment needing re-analysis.

Methods

  • Theoretical/conceptual paper: modifies the Dirac equation by replacing \(\gamma_2\) with \(\gamma_2^s = i\gamma_2\), changing spin symmetry from SU(2) to Q8; uses geometric algebra \(\sigma_i\sigma_j = \delta_{ij} + \epsilon_{ijk} i\sigma_k\) to define polarization and helicity as complementary attributes.
  • Uses density-matrix/state-operator calculations for the singlet and product states, deriving EPR correlations such as \(E(a,b) = -\cos(\theta_a-\theta_b)\), product-state correlation \(-\cos\theta_a\cos\theta_b\), and coherence contribution \(-\sin\theta_a\sin\theta_b\).
  • No new experimental data are presented; the analysis cites EPR coincidence experiments and Wu’s parity experiment, and relies on a simulation from companion paper [6] to compare polarization and coherence contributions.

Limitations

  • Stated in the paper: “Some are speculative”; it is a “Not peer-reviewed version”; it says “We do not treat the dynamics of the 2D spin approaching the filter”; and several derivations are deferred to companion papers.
  • Evident from the text: the broad claims about quantum teleportation, quantum computing, neutrinos, and parity violation are not tested experimentally here and depend on the proposed Q-spin reinterpretation and a classical simulation.
  • Evident from the text: the paper rejects Bell’s theorem and standard nonlocality while relying on its own simulation and companion-paper results, with no independent experimental confirmation reported in this paper.

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  • Findingreasoning

    The 2D and Minkowski formulations lead to the same Klein-Gordon equation.

    “leading to the same Klein-Gordon equation in both Minkowski and SS,”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Findingreasoning

    The symmetry change changes the signature of the Dirac field to ημνs = diag(+1, -1, -1, +1).

    “Note that the symmetry change also changes the signature of the Dirac field to,”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Findingcitation

    Coincidence EPR experiments result in minus cosine similarity.

    “and coincidence EPR experiments result in the minus cosine similarity, [2][3][4].”
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  • Findingreasoning

    Adding the symmetric polarization correlation and the coherence correlation gives the full observed correlation, -cos(θa - θb).

    “Clearly adding the symmetric polarization, Eq.( 11) and the coherence, Eq.( 12) gives the full correlation observed, Eq.( 10),”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Findingown data

    At 45 degrees the contribution to the correlation from the bosons is about 40% that of polarized spins.

    “From EPR coincidence experiments, at 45 degrees the contribution to the correlation from the bosons is about 40% that of polarized spins, see Figure 3.”
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    Findingown data

    A simulation generates the EPR correlation in Figure 3, decomposing the cosine similarity curve into a triangle from product-state polarization and a French Mustache purely from coherence.

    “A simulation confirms this and generates the EPR correlation in Figure 3”
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    • Rests on an assumption: There is no statistical interference between EPR pairs, and every pair produces a coincidence event.
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    Findingcitation

    The CHSH form of Bell's Inequalities is 2 for polarization and 1 for coherence, giving a total of 3.

    “The CHSH form of BI, [11], is 2 for polarization and 1 for the coherence, giving a total of 3.”
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  • The quote only partly states this claim.

    Findingown data

    The total correlation is the sum of the polarization and coherence contributions, E = Ep δp + Ec δc.

    “The correlation from each is evaluated to obtain the full correlation as shown in Figure 3 being the sum of the two contributions.”
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    Findingreasoning

    The product-state correlation has a CHSH value of 2 and does not violate Bell's theorem.

    “This has a CHSH value of 2, not violating Bell's theorem.”
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    Findingreasoning

    The energies from the eigenvalues are E = ± sqrt(m^2 + p3^2 + p1^2), interpreted as opposite precessions of the (e1,e3) axes.

    “which is the usual results but with the momentum from the two axes.We interpret these two energies as the opposite precessions of the (e 1 , e 3 ) axes as depicted in Figure 2.”
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    Findingcitation

    Observed EPR coincidence correlations are not consistent with a product state but give the full correlation.

    “From EPR coincidence experiments, the observed correlation is not consistent with a product state, Eq.( 11) but rather gives the full correlation displayed in Eq. (10).”
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    Findingown data

    Each attribute obeys BI with a CHSH of two for polarization and one for coherence, from the simulation.

    “Each attribute obeys BI with a CHSH of two for polarization and one for coherence, from the simulation.”
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    Findingreasoning

    Summing the two mirror states cancels the bivector and subtracting them cancels the (1,3) polarizations, leading to states that are odd and even with respect to parity.

    “Note that summing the two states cancels the bivector and subtracting them cancels the (1,3) polarizations, leading to states that are odd and even with respect to parity,”
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    Findingreasoning

    Whereas QM gives Tsirel'son's bound of 2√2=2.828, the simulation gives a maximum violation with a CHSH of 3.

    “Whereas QM gives Tsirel'son's bound, [12], of 2 √ 2 = 2.828, the simulation gives a maximum violation with a CHSH of 3.”
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    Findingreasoning

    This process generates the mustache function in Figure 3, which is closely fit by the following function.

    “This process generates the mustache function in Figure 3, which is closely fit by the following function which is plotted in Figure 7”
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    • The authors state this as an assumption: The closer axis is favoured to align.
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    Findingreasoning

    Three quarters of the time, the correlation is due to fermion polarization and one quarter of the time, the correlation is due to the boson coherence.

    “Three quarters of the time, the correlation is due to fermion polarization and one quarter of the time, the correlation is due to the boson coherence.”
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    Findingnone given

    We have found a microscopic fermionic spin of 1/2 magnitude with a microscopic 4th dimensional hyperspace which carries a quantum of energy.

    “We have found a microscopic fermionic spin of 1 2 magnitude with a microscopic 4 th dimensional hyperspace which carries a quantum of energy.”
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    Findingreasoning

    When Alice and Bob set their polarizers to be parallel, the anti-correlation is -1 whereas if the polarizers are anti-parallel, the correlation is +1.

    “When Alice and Bob set their polarizers to be parallel, the anti-correlation is -1 whereas if the polarizers are anti-parallel, the correlation is +1.”
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    Findingown data

    Alice and Bob's states have opposite polarization (diagonal elements) and opposite helicity (off-diagonal elements) in the two by two matrices.

    “This shows Alice and Bob's states with opposite polarization (diagonal elements), and opposite helicity, (off-diagonal elements) in the two by two matrices.”
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    Findingreasoning

    For polarized states, only the sign of the aligning vector determines the correlation, generating the triangle correlation in Figure 3 with a CHSH value of 2.

    “For polarized states, only the sign of the aligning vector determines the correlation and this is easily modeled by finding if the polarization vector is positive or negative.This generates the triangle correlation in Figure 3 with a CHSH value of 2.”
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    Findingreasoning

    The angular momentum pairs in Eq.(57) are represented in the same vector space, and so are not complementary pairs.

    “The angular momentum pairs in Eq.( 57) are represented in the same vector space, and so are not complementary pairs.”
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    Findingnone given

    The conjugate pairs in Eq.(56) are represented in different, inverse spaces.

    “Moreover, the conjugate pairs in Eq.( 56) are represented in different, inverse, spaces.”
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    Findingreasoning

    The full correlation from the entangled state is the sum of the product and coherent contributions and equals -cos(θa - θb).

    “E (a, b) = E (a, b) prod + E (a, b) coh = -cos θ a cos θ b -sin θ a sin θ b = -cos (θ a -θ b )(55)”
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  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Findingreasoning

    One term describes left helicity and the other right helicity for each quadrant.

    “One term describe left helicity and the other right helicity for each quadrant.”
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    Findingreasoning

    The maximum correlation from coherence for the CHSH inequality is determined by filter settings that differ by π/4, giving S = 2√2.

    “The maximum correlation from coherence for the S=CHSH inequality is determined by the filter setting that differ by π 4 , as shown in Figure 10, and giving, S = a 1 • (d + c) + a 3 • (d -c) = 1 √ 2 (d + c) • (d + c) + 1 √ 2 (d -c) • (d -c) = 2 √ 2 (37”
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    Findingnone given

    There are two product states in Eq.(38) for each BFF quadrant that can emerge.

    “There are two product states in Eq.( 38) for each BFF quadrant that can emerge, see Figure 10.”
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    Findingreasoning

    Each term represents a polarization direction and its helicity.

    “Each term represents a polarization direction and its helicity.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Neutrinos are unnecessary because in free-flight an electron is a boson.

    “In particle physics and the Standard Model, we show that neutrinos are unnecessary since in free-flight an electron is a boson, obviating the need for neutrinos.”
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    Interpretationown data

    The local singlet state is an approximation giving a CHSH value of 2.828, whereas the true value from the simulation is CHSH 3.

    “We show that the local singlet state is an approximation giving a CHSH value of 2.828, whereas we argue the true value is from the simulation with a CHSH of 3.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Qubits disappear in free-flight, with implications for quantum computing.

    “Qubits disappear in free-fight, with implications for quantum computing.”
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    Interpretationnone given

    There is no bivector in the Dirac equation, so helicity cannot be found from it.

    “There is no bivector in the Dirac equation so the helicity cannot be found from it.”
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    Interpretationcitation

    In an anisotropic polarizing field, the free-flight boson spin decouples into its two axes; one aligns with the filter axis and the second randomizes in the filtering process.

    “In an anisotropic polarizing field, the boson spin in free-flight decouples into its two axes [6].”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    The mechanisms responsible for the violation of the CHSH inequality are due to the transition from a boson to a fermion, showing there is no quantum weirdness.

    “We give the mechanisms that are responsible for the violation of CHSH inequality as due to the transition from a boson to a fermion, thereby showing there is no quantum weirdness.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    In free-flight, the two orthogonal spin axes couple to give a coherent or resonant spin 1 with magnetic moment 2μ, producing a boson.

    “In free-flight these two axes must couple to give a coherent or resonant spin 1 with a magnetic moment of 2µ, Figure 2. A boson is produced.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    The extra correlation in EPR is from helicity and not from non-locality; Bell's theorem is not violated here.

    “The extra correlation is from helicity and not from non-locality as Bell's theorem asserts.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Quantum information theory, which rests entirely on Bell's theorem, must be reassessed; quantum teleportation and other quantum technologies fail.

    “The field of quantum information theory, which rests entirely of Bell's theorem, must be reassessed.Quantum teleportation and other quantum technologies fail.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    In the geometric product, the symmetric first term gives polarization and the antisymmetric second term gives coherence; these are complementary attributes of spin.

    “The first term is symmetric and gives the polarization.The second term is antisymmetric and gives the coherence.”
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    Interpretationnone given

    The resonance between the two orthogonal axes stabilizes the 2D structure and lowers its energy.

    “This resonance between the two orthogonal axes stabilizes the 2D structure, and lowers its energy.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Each spin has its own spin spacetime, and these break into a 2D spin spacetime for polarization and the 4D hypersphere S3 with four spatial dimensions.

    “Since every spin is differently oriented, each has its own spin spacetime.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Helicity obviates the need for non-locality, and Nature becomes local and real.

    “After showing that helicity obviates the need for non-locality, there are a number of fundamental differences from the point particle spin that Dirac found.Besides now displaying structure, rather than a point, Nature becomes local and real.”
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    Interpretationnone given

    There are no Local Hidden Variables, and the only variable is θ, which orients a spin on the Bloch sphere.

    “There are no Local Hidden Variables (LHV) and the only variable is θ which orients a spin on the Bloch sphere.”
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    Interpretationcitation

    Q-spin is an anyon, allowing both complementary fermionic and bosonic properties; only 2D structures admit anyons.

    “Q-spin is an anyon, [10] which allows both complementary fermionic and bosonic properties.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Neither polarization nor coherence alone violates Bell's Inequalities, but their sum does because EPR coincidence experiments cannot yet distinguish clicks from polarization and coherence.

    “Although neither polarization nor coherence violate BI their sum does because EPR coincidence experiments cannot yet distinguish between clicks that are from polarization and coherence.”
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  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based). May combine two claims.

    Interpretationnone given

    The two spins of Q-spin precess oppositely and are in phase.

    “Note the two spins precess oppositely and are in phase.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Using the quaternion group rather than SU(2) replaces Dirac's two-spin matter-antimatter hypothesis with one structured 2D spin in the 4D Dirac field, solving the negative energy problem.

    “By using the quaternion group rather than SU(2), Dirac's two spin, matter-antimatter hypothesis, is replaced by one structured 2D spin in the 4D Dirac field.This change solves the negative energy problem faced by Dirac.”
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    Interpretationcitation

    The solution to the Weyl equation is a unit quaternion existing in the S3 hypersphere with four spatial dimensions; only its stereographic projection is projected into Minkowski spacetime.

    “The solution to the Weyl equation, Eq.( 23), is a unit quaternion, [7,13], which exists in the S 3 hypersphere with four spatial dimensions.These are beyond our spacetime and its role is to spin the e 2 axis and consequently the disc.Only the stereographic projection of spin polarization is projected into Minkowski spacetime.”
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    Interpretationnone given

    The anti-commutation of the γμs matrices ensures that energy is conserved and the Klein-Gordon equation is recovered.

    “The anti-commutation of the γ µ s matrices ensures that energy is conserved and the Klein-Gordon equation is recovered.”
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    Interpretationnone given

    The term γ2s is not a spatial component but is time-like and a frequency; this dimension is the origin of quantum coherence leading to helicity.

    “The order of the components in SS is (0, 3, 1, 2) and the term γ2 s is not a spatial component, but rather time-like and a frequency.This dimension is the origin of quantum coherence that leads to the formulation of helicity.”
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    Interpretationnone given

    The conclusion of Bell-type experiments that local realism is challenged is incorrect; their data show evidence for local realism.

    “The paper's conclusion is incorrect claiming local realism is challenged.Rather their data shows just the opposite: evidence for local realism by the existence of elements of reality that account for the apparent violation.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Their Eq.(5) is impossible and the notion of quantum teleportation collapses.

    “Therefore their Eq.( 5) is impossible and the notion of quantum teleportation collapses.”
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    Premisecitation

    There exist a number of critics that raise cogent doubts of the applicability of Bell's Theorem.

    “Despite the wide acceptance of Bell's theorem, there exist a number of critics that raise cogent doubts of the applicability of Bell's Theorem , see [38]- [49].”
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    Interpretationcitation

    Entanglement is a vital property of QM but does not persist after separation to non-local situations.

    “Therefore we accept entanglement as a vital property of QM but reject that it persists after separation, [8], to non-local situations.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    The quaternion is not observable but is an element of reality of spin in the different physical space of quaternions.

    “The quaternion is not observable but it is, nonetheless, an element of reality of spin in the different physical space of quaternions.”
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    Interpretationnone given

    In free-flight, the two spin axes on the same particle have equal but opposite energy, opposite magnetic moments, and constructively interfere to form the resonance boson of Q-spin.

    “In free-flight, the two spin axes on the same particle have equal but opposite energy, opposite magnetic moments, and constructively interfere to form the resonance boson of Q-spin.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Consistent with a photon, Q-spin has no m = 0 component nor a singlet state because the mirror symmetry between the two axes cannot then be maintained.

    “However, consistent with a photon, Q-spin has no m = 0 component nor a singlet state because the mirror symmetry between the two axes cannot then be maintained.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Coincidence experiments are not sensitive to the different origin of polarization and coherence clicks; events are from two complementary sources to which the experiment is blind.

    “Despite having quoted Pauli that different apparatus are need to detect complementary attributes, we suggest that coincidence experiments are not sensitive to the different origin of polarization and coherence clicks.Therefore from these experiments, events are from two different complementary sources to which the experiment is blind.”
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    Premisecitation

    The Law of Conservation of Geometric Correlation states that in separation no correlation is lost but is divided between symmetry modes; entanglement is not necessary to preserve correlation after separation.

    “This is an example of the Law of Conservation of Geometric Correlation, [8] which states that in the separation process, no correlation is lost, but rather it is divided between the various symmetry modes from the decomposition of such entangled states.Entanglement is not necessary to preserve the correlation after separation.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    The commutation relations of the sigma components do not obey the complementarity definition for angular momentum; both spin components are angular momentum, whereas one component of complementary attributes must be a function of angle, not its derivative.

    “The commutation relations of the sigma components do not obey the above but rather, σ i , σ j = 2iσ k .Also both spin components are angular momentum, whereas one component of complementary attributes must be a function of the angle, and not its derivative.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    The bivector component (2) describes a massless Weyl spinor in coherent space; within coherent space time does not exist beyond the constant frequency of its spinning, while time and rest mass remain in polarization space.

    “The bivector component, (2), describes a massless Weyl spinor in coherent space, Eq.( 23).Within coherent space, (2), time does not exist beyond the constant frequency of its spinning.Time and rest mass remain in polarization space.”
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    Interpretationnone given

    The polarization (particle), σ, and the coherence (wave), iσ, are complementary attributes such that polarization exists only in an anisotropic environment as a fermion, whereas coherence exists only in an isotropic environment as a boson.

    “The polarization (particle), σ, and the coherence (wave), iσ are manifest as complementary attributes such that the polarization exists only in an anisotropic environment as a fermion, whereas the coherence exists only in an isotropic environment as a boson,”
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    Premisenone given

    The only variable is the angle θ which orients a spin on the Bloch sphere (with an azimuthal component of zero).

    “The only variable is the angle θ which orients a spin on the Bloch sphere (with an azimuthal component of zero).”
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    Interpretationnone given

    Without Bell's theorem, persistence of entanglement between separated pairs is not possible.

    “Without Bell's theorem, persistence of entanglement between separated pairs is not possible.”
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    Interpretationnone given

    This description rests upon the same mathematical basis as the Dirac field.

    “This description, quite different from Dirac's matter-antimatter interpretation, nonetheless, rests upon the same mathematical basis as the Dirac field.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Spin spacetime separates into polarization spacetime (0,3,1) and coherent space (2); the Hermitian part is the usual Dirac equation in two dimensions.

    “Spin spacetime separates into two distinct spaces: polarization spacetime, (0, 3, 1), Eq.( 22); and coherent space (not spacetime) (2), Eq.( 23).The Hermitian part, Eq.( 22), is the same as the usual Dirac equation, but in two dimensions rather than three.”
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    Interpretationcitation

    There is no linear time β in the Weyl equation, so there can be no boosts, only rotations; the left and right solutions are identical, ψR = ψL.

    “Note that there is no linear time, β in the Weyl equation so there can be no boosts, only rotations.This means the left and right solutions are identical, ψ R = ψ L , [32].”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    The Dirac equation separates into two distinct complementary spaces: a 2D Dirac equation in the (1,3) plane and a Weyl equation for a massless spinor.

    “This separates the Dirac equation into two distinct and separate spaces which are the complementary spaces of Q-spin: the first is a 2D Dirac equation in the (1,3) plane, and the second is the Weyl equation for a massless spinor,”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Spin polarization and helicity both simultaneously exist as elements of reality.

    “Spin polarization and helicity both simultaneously exist as elements of reality; coincidence experiments are sensitive to both polarization and helicity Eq.( 13); the experimental violation of Bell's inequalities confirms local realism.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    If non-locality is untenable, there must be an objective alternative, and Q-spin fills that requirement.

    “It therefore follows that if the notion of non-locality is untenable, then there must be an objective alternative.We assert that Q-spin fills that requirement.”
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    • The authors state this as an assumption: If something does not make physical sense to us, it is probably wrong.
    • The authors state this as an assumption: We are capable of following the logic of Nature, and the evidence we gather is not beyond the realm of our ability.
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    Premisenone given

    The SU(2) description of Dirac spin shows it is a point particle with three spatial components (σX, σY, σZ), with its antimatter twin the opposite (-σX, -σY, -σZ), being the reflection of its partner.

    “The SU(2) description of Dirac spin shows it is a point particle with three spatial components, (σ X , σ Y , σ Z ) of σ, with its antimatter twin the opposite, (-σ X , -σ Y , -σ Z ), being the reflection, or mirror image, of its partner.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Orthogonal components of the Pauli spin vector are not complementary attributes; they are only incompatible because they are measured in the same apparatus.

    “It is widely and erroneously believed that orthogonal components of the Pauli spin vector, which do not commute, are complementary attributes.Even though they lead to the Heisenberg uncertainty relationship, these spin components are only incompatible since they are measured in the same apparatus which can be rotated at will to detect any component.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based). May combine two claims.

    Study design and conductnone given

    In the presentation here, there are no hidden variables and consequently there can be no loopholes.

    “We first point out that in the presentation here, there are no hidden variables and consequently there can be no loopholes.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The new Dirac equation in spin spacetime replaces γ2 with γ2s, giving a non-Hermitian equation.

    “The new equation in SS replaces γ 2 → γ2 s which gives a non-Hermitian equation by virtue of γ2 s ,”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).

    Interpretationnone given

    The polarized states of up and down that make a qubit cannot persist in free-flight when the fermions change to bosons.

    “We suggest this needs to be re-examined since the polarized states of up and down that make a qubit, cannot persist in free-flight when the fermions change to bosons.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The concept of quantum teleportation is unfeasible, along with emerging technologies that use it.

    “The concept of quantum teleportation is unfeasible, along with emerging technologies [20,22] that use it.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checked
    • cites [20]

      Not checked in the free run.

    • cites [22]

      Not checked in the free run.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S4 (based).

    Interpretationnone given

    Without Bell's Theorem, the definitions of non-locality cannot be supported.

    “Without Bell's Theorem, these definitions cannot be supported.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The mustache function is a result of coherence and is responsible for the observed violation of Bell's Inequalities; the violation is not due to non-locality.

    “We conclude the mustache function is a result of coherence and is responsible for the observed violation of BI.That is, the violation is not due to non-locality.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Incompatible complementary attributes are represented in inverse, dual, or complementary spaces belonging to different exclusive convex sets; this rules out Pauli spin components, which belong to the same convex set.

    “However, incompatible complementary attributes are represented in inverse, dual, or complementary spaces which belong to different, exclusive, convex sets.This further rules out Pauli spin components which belong to the same convex set.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based). May combine two claims.

    Interpretationnone given

    Under Q8, a Q-spin is one particle with four states, represented by γ0s, γ1s, ±γ2s, γ3s, displaying both L and R helicities via the ±1.

    “In contrast, under Q 8 , a Q-spin is one particle with four states, and represented by γ 0 s , γ 1 s , ± γ2 s , γ 3 s , displaying both L and R helicities via the ±1.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based). May combine two claims.

    Interpretationnone given

    Quantum computing partly rests upon Bell's theorem and entirely rests on the persistence and stability of qubits.

    “We do not suggest that quantum computing is unfeasible, but it too partly rests upon Bell's theorem and entirely rests on the persistence and stability of qubits.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The coherent terms in the singlet state operator are responsible for entanglement and preclude the product state; dropping them makes the singlet state a product state.

    “The coherent terms are responsible for the entanglement and preclude the product state.If those two coherent states are dropped, then the singlet state becomes a product state.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Bell's theorem is only applicable to classical systems, giving a CHSH bound of 2, which is never violated.

    “Rather we assert that the theorem is only applicable to classical system, giving a CHSH bound of 2, which is never violated.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Coincidence experiments contain contributions from purely polarization and purely coherent events, each belonging to a different convex set.

    “Therefore, we assert coincidence experiments contain contributions from purely polarization and purely coherent events, but, because they exist in complementary spaces, each belongs to a different convex set.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation

    The notion of non-locality rests upon the violation of BI, which have nothing to do with quantum mechanics but provide a useful quantitative classical definition of the 'Invisible Boundary' between the microscopic and macroscopic.

    “The notion of non-locality rests upon the violation of BI, [5] which have nothing to do with quantum mechanics but provide a useful quantitative classical definition of the “Invisible Boundary” [36] between the microscopic and macroscopic.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checked
    • cites [5]

      Not checked in the free run.

    • cites [36]

      Not checked in the free run.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based). May combine two claims.

    Interpretationnone given

    By finding a 2D planar structure of an electron, it is no longer a point particle, whereas all elementary particles in the Standard Model are point particles.

    “By finding a 2D planar structure of an electron, it is no longer a point particle, whereas all the elementary particles in the Standard Model are point particles.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationnone given

    Events arise from either polarization or coherence, which cannot be mixed; probabilities are replaced by Boolean operators δp and δc.

    “We expect, however, events to arise from either polarization or from coherence, which cannot be mixed.With no mixed states, the probabilities are replaced by Boolean operators that ensure complementarity: that is, a click is either from pol (polarization), or from coh (coherence),”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation

    The experiment polarized the cobalt atoms in a strong magnetic field immersed in a cryostat at 3 mK, and the beta electrons were measured in the presence of the magnetic field.

    “The experiment, [15], polarized the cobalt atoms in a strong magnetic field which was immersed in a cryostat at 3 mK.Wu reported one experimental difficulty was placing the detectors inside the cryostat.This means that the beta electrons were measured in the presence of the magnetic field.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [15]

      Not checked in the free run.

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Quaternion spin in free-flight is a boson which obviates the neutrino being a fermion.

    “Quaternion spin in free-flight, however, is a boson which obviates the neutrino being a fermion (call it naked),”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based). May combine two claims.

    Interpretationnone given

    The spinor spins the polarization; the indistinguishably of the two polarization axes creates the parity for the helicity to know which way to spin.

    “The spinor spins the polarization; the indistinguishably of the two polarization axes creates the parity for the helicity to know which way to spin.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Interpretationcitation

    Helicity is the complementary attribute to spin polarization.

    “taking almost 100 years to find helicity is the complementary attribute to spin polarization.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [5]

      Not checked in the free run.

    • Rests on an assumption: Until now the complementary property to angular momentum has not been discovered.
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based). May combine two claims.

    Premisenone given

    A spin 1/2 precesses at the magic angle of 54.74 degrees while a spin 1 makes an angle of 45 degrees.

    “A spin 1 2 precesses at the magic angle of 54.74 degrees while a spin 1 makes an angle of 45 degrees.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    In a strong polarizing field, in some cases the boson is encountered intact and in others it decouples to the fermion.

    “We conclude that in a strong polarizing field, in some cases the boson is encountered intact and in others it decouples to the fermion.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).

    Interpretationnone given

    In a field, the Larmor precession of the bosons is twice that of the fermion electrons.

    “First, in a field, the Larmor precession of the bosons is twice that of the fermion electrons.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationown data

    The Q-spin treatment supports the notion that polarization carries two axes while the coherence initially carries only one, being the coupled boson of spin 1.

    “Essentially the Q-spin treatment here supports the notion that polarization carries two axes while the coherence initially carries only one, being the coupled boson of spin 1, see Figure 6.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S4 (based).

    Interpretationnone given

    Quaternions are elements of reality possessed by spin, complementary to its vector polarizations.

    “Quaternions are elements of reality possessed by spin, complementary to its vector polarizations.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S4 (based).

    Interpretationnone given

    Our work suggests replacing SU(2) with the quaternion group, Q8.

    “Our work suggests replacing SU(2) with the quaternion group, Q 8 .”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationnone given

    Coherent states initially precess in a filter about the intact boson axis and must eventually decompose into the fermionic axes the closer the boson gets to the filter.

    “Coherent states, in contrast, initially precess in a filter about the intact boson axis, see Figure 6.It must, however, eventually decompose into the fermionic axes the closer the boson gets to the filter.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationnone given

    Helicity of Q-spin in free-flight carries different quanta of energy from one interaction to another, which can lead to the observed distribution of beta decay energies.

    “Helicity of Q-spin in free-flight carries different quanta of energy from one interaction to another.This can lead to the observed distribution of beta decay energies which neutrinos were postulated to solve.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based). May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Quantum mechanics is a theory of measurement and is restricted to our spacetime.

    “Rather it is a theory of measurement and restricted to our spacetime.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationcitation

    Anti-Hermitian operators are not observables yet are elements of reality.

    “We have used the same approach to evaluate anti-Hermitian operators that are not observables yet are elements of reality.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [8]

      Not checked in the free run.

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The theory presented here agrees with the usual quantum result of cos(θaθb) without non-local 'EPR channels'.

    “The theory presented here agrees with the usual quantum result ofcos(θ aθ b ) without non-local “EPR channels”, (see the appendix).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).

    Premisenone given

    Beta decay is fundamentally expressed as a neutron in a nucleus decaying into a proton by emitting a beta particle, a Fermi electron and an anti-neutrino.

    “Beta decay is fundamentally expressed as a neutron in a nucleus decaying into a proton by emitting a beta particle, a Fermi electron and an anti-neutrino,”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based).

    Premisecitation

    Only two interpretations of quantum mechanics are microscopic: the ensemble interpretation and the de Broglie-Bohm interpretation.

    “Only two are microscopic: the ensemble, [69] and de Broglie-Bohm, [70] interpretations.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 2 sources checked
    • cites [69]

      Not checked in the free run.

    • cites [70]

      Not checked in the free run.

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationcitation

    Although non-local entanglement is not possible, Q-spin presents an alternative that replaces non-locality.

    “Although non-local entanglement is not possible, [6], Q-spin presents an alternative that replaces non-locality.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [6]

      Not checked in the free run.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based). May combine two claims.

    Interpretationnone given

    The coherence and polarization do not commute and are incompatible elements of reality; they influence each other.

    “The coherence and polarization do not commute and are incompatible elements of reality.They influence each other.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation

    The de Broglie-Bohm interpretation is a hidden-variable approach of Bohmian mechanics, and for it to be successful its quantum potential must be non-local.

    “The latter is a Hidden Variable (HV) approach of Bohmian mechanics but in order to be successful its”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [70]

      Not checked in the free run.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation

    Wormholes are solutions to the Einstein Field Equations and are purely geometric distortions of spacetime, mathematically connecting different spacetime spaces.

    “Wormholes are solutions to the Einstein Field Equations [61] and are purely geometric distortions of spacetime, mathematically connecting different spacetime spaces.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [61]

      Not checked in the free run.

  • Borderline on S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based): unclear from the text. May combine two claims.

    Interpretationnone given

    The alignment and polarization of these axes is determined by their relative orientation with respect to the filter direction, and the strength of the applied field relative to the spin-spin coupling between the two axes is also relevant.

    “The alignment and polarization of these axes is determined by their relative orientation with respect to the filter direction.Additionally the strength of the applied field relative to the spin-spin coupling between the two axes is also relevant.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Entanglement is a property of QM, but not of Nature.

    “That is entanglement is a property of QM, but not of Nature.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Along the polar axis, the bosons remain coupled while along the equatorial axes, they uncouple into fermion spins.

    “Along the polar axis, the bosons remain coupled while along the equatorial axes, they uncouple into fermion spins.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Upon beta decay in the equatorial directions, boson electrons emerge into a strong polarizing field and immediately decouple so only fermion electrons impinge onto the detector; in polar directions boson electrons remain intact and do not decouple.

    “Upon beta decay in the equatorial directions, boson electrons emerge into a strong polarizing field.These immediately decouple the boson so only fermion electrons impinge onto the detector.In contrast, in the polar directions the boson electrons remain intact and do not decouple.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).

    Interpretationnone given

    The violation is due to correlation between the helicities.

    “The violation is due to correlation between the helicities.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation

    Bell encapsulated a classical boundary that quantum coherence exceeded, giving cryptic evidence for helicity.

    “It is to Bell's credit, [5] that he encapsulated a classical boundary that the quantum coherence exceeded, that gives the cryptic evidence for helicity.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [5]

      Not checked in the free run.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based). May combine two claims.

    Premisereasoning

    The neutrino was hypothesized to be a fermion, without mass nor charge, which revealed that neutrinos have no mirror image and therefore violated parity.

    “The neutrino was therefore hypothesized to be a fermion, without mass nor charge.This immediately revealed that neutrinos have no mirror image and therefore violated parity.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Wu assumed that only fermion electrons emerged, and designed her detectors for them; some polar events might then be missed, suggesting her experiments favoured equatorial events over polar events.

    “Wu assumed that only fermion electrons emerged, and designed her detectors for them.Some polar events might then be missed.If so, this suggests her experiments favoured equatorial events over polar events.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).

    Interpretationnone given

    Without Bell's theorem, EPR are validated.

    “Likewise, without Bell's theorem, EPR are validated.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based).

    Interpretationnone given

    Such an ontological description of spin is contrary to the Copenhagen interpretation.

    “Such an ontological description of spin is contrary to the Copenhagen interpretation, seen as particles manifesting differently in different spaces.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Premisecitation

    The success of the Standard Model is marred by problems with the Weak Force, with Lepton number and parity violations.

    “The success of the Standard Model, SU(3)⊗SU(2)⊗U(1), is marred by problems with the Weak Force, with Lepton number [55] and parity violations, [63].”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checked
    • cites [55]

      Not checked in the free run.

    • cites [63]

      Not checked in the free run.

  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S4 (based).

    Interpretationnone given

    Reality must extend to the fourth dimensional quaternion projective space, the S3 hypersphere.

    “Whereas we have found that reality must extend to the forth dimensional quaternion projective space, the S 3 hypersphere”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).

    Premisecitation

    Wu's experiment with the decay of cobalt-60 nuclei showed that weak interactions violate parity conservation.

    “However, Wu's experiment with the decay of cobalt-60 nuclei showed that weak interactions violate parity conservation.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [15]

      Not checked in the free run.

  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    To get the full correlation, Alice and Bob's spins must both be Q-spins, which means both must lie within the π/4 wedge.

    “To get the full correlation, Eq.( 67), Alice and Bob's spins must both be Q-spins which means both must lie within the π 4 wedge.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Quantum mechanics is a theory of measurement, but not of Nature.

    “This paper concludes QM is a theory of measurement, but not of Nature”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).

    Interpretationnone given

    The Bloch vectors spin either left or right with a constant frequency.

    “and these spin either L or R with a constant frequency.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).

    Interpretationnone given

    The origin 1 of the unit quaternions coincides with the origin of the Bloch sphere.

    “The origin 1 of the unit quaternions coincides with origin of the Bloch sphere's”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable), S4 (based). May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Nature is ontological and deterministic.

    “which is ontological and deterministic.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).

    Interpretationreasoning

    The outer coherent states are responsible for the difference between quantum mechanics and the classical simulation.

    “and those, we suggest, are responsible for the difference between QM and the classical simulation.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • May combine two claims.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Different J components are only incompatible pairs, not complementary pairs.

    “Since they do not commute, Heisenberg Uncertainty holds for different J components, but since are both represented in the same vector space, they are only incompatible pairs.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based).

    Interpretationnone given

    The resonance spin of 1 has a Larmor precession proportional to 2μ before it decouples.

    “We do not treat the dynamics of the 2D spin approaching the filter, but if the magnetic moment for each spin axis is µ, then the resonance spin of 1 has a Larmor precession proportional to 2µ before it decouples.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).

    Interpretationnone given

    Only the 2x2 vector part of a spin, S, is projected into our spacetime.

    “and only the 2x2 vector part of a spin, S, is projected into our spacetime.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
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  • The authors state this as an assumption.

    The spinning 2D spin in free-flight is coplanar to the polarizing filter.

    “We make the assumption that the spinning 2D spin in free-flight is coplanar to the polarizing filter.”
  • The authors state this as an assumption.

    If something does not make physical sense to us, it is probably wrong.

    “Basically, the guiding principles are that if something does not make physical sense to us, it is probably wrong.”
  • The authors state this as an assumption.

    We are capable of following the logic of Nature, and the evidence we gather is not beyond the realm of our ability.

    “This also assumes that we are capable of following the logic of Nature and the evidence we gather is not beyond the realm of our ability.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    There is no statistical interference between EPR pairs, and every pair produces a coincidence event.

    “There is no statistical interference between EPR pairs and every pair produces a coincidence event.”
  • The authors state this as an assumption.

    The closer axis is favoured to align.

    “We assume this closer axis is favoured to align.”
  • The authors state this as an assumption.

    Throughout the vastness of space, these particles form the microscopic fabric of spacetime.

    “We are assuming that throughout the vastness of space, these particles form the microscopic fabric of spacetime.”
  • The authors state this as an assumption.

    The bosons have not decoupled, and remain intact within the wedge.

    “The 45 degrees precession angle supports the assumption that the bosons have not decoupled, and remain intact within the wedge.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Nature exists beyond our ability to measure.

    “Realizing now that Nature exists beyond our ability to measure,”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Until now the complementary property to angular momentum has not been discovered.

    “Until now the complementary property to angular momentum has not been discovered.”
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Each is checked against this paper’s own text: does it say what the citing paper says it does?

  • The violation of the Tsirel'son bound is due to the entangled singlet state being an approximation.

    “As discussed in [20], this violation of the the Tsirel'son bound, [39] is due to the entangled singlet state being an approximation.”

    From EPR Correlations Using Quaternion Spin (2024) · cites this paper as [20]

  • The difference between the simulated correlation and the quantum-mechanical correlation is due to the singlet state being an approximation.

    “The simulation gives more correlation, CHSH = 1, than obtained from the singlet state and QM, CHSH = 0.828, the difference, as we mentioned, is due to the singlet state being an approximation [20].”

    From EPR Correlations Using Quaternion Spin (2024) · cites this paper as [20]

  • An entangled singlet state is an approximation.

    “However, we can show that an entangled singlet state is an approximation [20].”

    From EPR Correlations Using Quaternion Spin (2024) · cites this paper as [20]

Self-check

Percentages, sums and reported differences re-computed from the paper’s own numbers.

Each contradiction between two passages listed here was confirmed by an independent check.

  • Coherence is assigned two different CHSH values

    Major

    The paper repeatedly assigns coherence a CHSH value of 1, but Eq. (37) calls 2√2 the maximum CHSH correlation from coherence. These cannot both be the stated value for the same contribution.

  • Reference [6] is identified as a simulation paper but lists Bell's paper

    Minor

    The text identifies [6] as the paper presenting the Q-spin simulation. Entry 6 in its reference list is instead Bell's 1964 paper.

  • The claimed product-state sum has twice the stated normalization

    Minor

    Each single-particle state operator in Eq. (9) has trace 1, so the sum of the two distinct product operators has trace 2. The state obtained by dropping the off-diagonal terms of Eq. (7) has trace 1; the claimed equality needs a factor of 1/2 on the sum.

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Cites

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Research works printed but not linked: 6

  1. Original letter from Isaac Newton to Richard Bentley Author: Isaac Newton, Source: 189.R.4.47, ff. 7-8, Trinity College Library, Cambridge, UK: extract: "That gravity should be innate inherent and essential to matter so that one body may act upon another at a distance through a vacuum without the mediation of any thing else by and through which their action or force may be conveyed from one to another is to me so great an absurdity that I believe no man who has in philosophical matters any competent faculty of thinking can ever fall into it."
  2. Born, M., Born, H., Born, I., & Einstein, A. (1971). The Born-Einstein letters: correspondence between Albert Einstein and Max and Hedwig Born from 1916 to 1955. Walker.
  3. Gisin, N., Ribordy, G., Tittel, W., Zbinden, H., Quantum cryptography. Reviews of modern physics, 74(1), 145, 2002.
  4. Einstein, Albert. Born-Einstein Letters 1916-1955: Friendship, Politics and Physics in Uncertain Times. Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.
  5. Van Raamsdonk, M. (2010). Building up spacetime with quantum entanglement. General Relativity and Gravitation, 42(10), 2323-2329.
  6. Fermi, E. (1934). Versuch einer Theorie der β-Strahlen. I. Zeitschrift für Physik, 88(3-4), 161-177.

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Authors
Sanctuary, B.
Affiliations
McGill University (CA)
Corresponding author
Sanctuary, Bryan
Venue
Preprints.org
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2023-12-18
OpenAlex
W4389902581
Cited by
9
References
74
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2024: 8
Type
posted content
Language
en
Open access
Locations
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Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Mathematics › Applied Mathematics › Algebraic and Geometric Analysis
  • Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Nuclear and High Energy Physics › Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
  • Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Astronomy and Astrophysics › Relativity and Gravitational Theory
Keywords
quaternion group Q8, spin symmetry, SU(2) symmetry breaking, spin-statistics theorem, spin-1/2 particles

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