SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 10, 2025Daily.dev

Quantum mechanics: Hypercomplex, or 'just' complex?

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Physicists are investigating whether quantum mechanics requires hypercomplex numbers beyond standard complex numbers. Researchers at FAU have extended the Peres test, allowing for more precise experiments to determine if complex numbers are sufficient or if hypercomplex numbers are necessary to fully describe quantum phenomena.

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