Proofs of the Kochen-Specker Theorem in 3 Dimensions

Gould, Elizabeth Sarah

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Proofs of the Kochen-Specker Theorem in 3 Dimensions

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This project examines two sets of rays in three dimensions that prove the Bell-Kochen-Specker theorem, the 33 rays of Peres and the 33 rays of Penrose. It is shown that these rays possess identical orthogonality tables and thus lead to identical proofs of the theorem. It is also shown that these sets of rays are particular members of a three parameter family of 33 rays that prove the theorem.

This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

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