The quantum theory of the electromagnetic field in the Weyl-Wigner representation as a local realistic model

The preprint challenges the dominant paradigm of quantum mechanics, specifically the interpretation of entangled photon pairs and the nature of the vacuum. It sits within the paradigm of local realism but questions the completeness of Bell's theorem, thus challenging both existing paradigms simultaneously.

The preprint contests the standard Hilbert space formalism and advocates for the Weyl-Wigner representation as a locally realistic model of quantum electromagnetism. It suggests that the vacuum, filled with a random radiation (zero-point field), plays a crucial role in detection and entanglement. While it successfully derives quantum predictions for low detection efficiencies, it acknowledges the challenge of extending the model to violate Bell inequalities at high efficiencies, thus indicating a potential model drift or even a model crisis. The author proposes modifications to the detection postulates and suggests that Bell's definition of local realism may not be general enough for optical experiments, potentially paving the way for a model revolution. The classification as Model Drift/Model Crisis reflects this uncertainty and the preprint's potential to either refine the existing local realism model or contribute to a more significant paradigm shift.