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Has quantum theory reached a final stopping point?

Determine whether quantum theory has reached a final, complete formulation (a “final stopping point”), or whether further fundamental changes in physical conceptualization are required for it to attain a level of completeness comparable to classical theory.

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Background

Writing in 1943, Planck questions the completeness of quantum theory, expressing skepticism that the contemporary framework represents a final endpoint. He suggests that further, not-yet-foreseeable conceptual changes may be necessary for quantum theory to achieve the same degree of perfection as classical physics.

References

At the current stage of development, it is probably not yet possible to say with certainty whether we have already reached a final stopping point, as many outstanding physicists assume.

The history of the discovery of the physical quantum of action (Zur Geschichte der Auffindung des physikalischen Wirkungsquantums) (2403.09689 - Marquet et al., 12 Feb 2024) in Section III (The theoretical formula for Radiation), p.159 (final paragraph)