incompatibility of quantum theory with local realism

The concept of "incompatibility of quantum theory with local realism" refers to the contradicting nature between two fundamental principles of physics. Quantum theory describes the behavior of particles at microscopic levels, while local realism assumes that physical properties exist independently of observation and that influences propagate through space and time at limited speeds. These two principles appear to be incompatible, as experiments demonstrate phenomena in which quantum theory's predictions violate the expectations set by local realism.

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