*Bohmian mechanics*, also known as pilot-wave theory, is one of the [[Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics|interpretations of quantum mechanics]]. Historically, it was the first so-called hidden-variable theory. Hidden-variable theories aim to explain the probabilistic nature of [[Quantum Mechanics|quantum mechanics]] by introducing additional variables, which may be inaccessible in experiment. Its modern version is the de Broglie-Bohm theory, which treats quantum mechanics as a deterministic theory. Here, particles have definite positions and their dynamics is determined by a so-called guiding equation, that expresses velocities in terms of the [[Wave Function|wave function]]. Uncertainties in the outcome of experiments are related to uncertainties in the initial particle position. >[!read]- Further Reading >- [[Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics]] >- [[Copenhagen Interpretation]] >[!ref]- References >- D. Bohm, A Suggested Interpretation of the Quantum Theory in Terms of “Hidden” Variables. II, Phys. Rev. **85**, 180 (1952). >- D. Bohm, A Suggested Interpretation of the Quantum Theory in Terms of “Hidden” Variables. I, Phys. Rev. **85**, 166 (1952).