"Kochen-Specker theorem" meaning in English

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Etymology: Proved by John S. Bell in 1966 and by Simon B. Kochen and Ernst Specker in 1967. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kochen-Specker theorem
  1. (quantum mechanics) A no-go theorem that places certain constraints on the permissible types of hidden-variable theories that try to explain the apparent randomness of quantum mechanics as a deterministic model featuring hidden states. It demonstrates the impossibility of quantum-mechanical observables representing "elements of physical reality". Wikipedia link: Kochen-Specker theorem Categories (topical): Quantum mechanics Synonyms: Bell-Kochen-Specker theorem

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