Uncertainty relations for the realisation of macroscopic quantum superpositions and EPR paradoxes

Abstract

We present a unified approach, based on the use of quantum uncertainty relations, for arriving at criteria for the demonstration of the EPR paradox and macroscopic superpositions. We suggest to view each criterion as a means to demonstrate an EPR-type paradox, where there is an inconsistency between the assumptions of a form of realism, either macroscopic realism (MR) or local realism (LR), and the completeness of quantum mechanics.Comment: 9 pages, 2 figures, to appear Journ Mod Optics work presented at PQE 2007 conferenc