hidden variables
Hidden variables refer to hypothetical, unobservable factors that might influence the behavior or outcomes of physical systems, particularly in quantum mechanics. These variables are suggested to exist in order to explain the apparent randomness and uncertainty observed in quantum phenomena. However, their existence is controversial and is not part of the standard interpretation of quantum mechanics.
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