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Physicists have shown that quantum mechanics does not necessarily need to be formulated with imaginary numbers; real numbers can also be used.

Düsseldorf, Germany

Who
Physicists from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU), German Aerospace Center (DLR)
What
Physicists have shown that quantum mechanics does not necessarily need to be formulated with imaginary numbers; real numbers can also be used.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:23:52 GMT · 2h 54m ago
Where
Düsseldorf, Germany ·
Why
Examination of a fundamental property of quantum mechanics.
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This finding challenges a long-held assumption in the formulation of quantum mechanics, suggesting alternative mathematical frameworks may be possible.

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