Exploring the realistic nature of the wave function in quantum mechanics

(Science China Press) The wave function is central in quantum mechanics and describes the quantum state of microscopic objects. But what the wave function essentially represents is still in debate. Now researchers in Tsinghua University proposed and experimentally realized an encounter-delay-choice experiment to demonstrate the realistic interpretation for the wave function. This will be helpful to unlock the mysteries of the wave function, and deepen our understanding of quantum mechanics.