The Aharonov-Bohm effect demonstrates potentials are physically real in quantum mechanics
The Aharonov-Bohm effect demonstrates that electromagnetic potentials are physically real in quantum mechanics, as charged particles are influenced by potentials even in regions where electric and magnetic fields vanish.
The retrieved literature, including foundational discussions on the Aharonov-Bohm effect and recent demonstrations using gauge potentials, consistently supports the premise that potentials hold direct physical significance and reality in quantum mechanics rather than being merely mathematical conveniences.
Ye H, Qin C, Wang S, Zhao L, Liu W, Wang B, Longhi S, Lu P. Reconfigurable refraction manipulation at synthetic temporal interfaces with scalar and vector gauge potentials.. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2300860120
Paper 0 demonstrates electric and magnetic Aharonov-Bohm effects using gauge potentials, highlighting their foundational physical role.
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Chen JL, Fan XY, Xie XR. Spin vector potential and spin Aharonov-Bohm effect.. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fmre.2023.10.003
Paper 9 notes that the Aharonov-Bohm effect proves electromagnetic potentials have greater physical significance and reality in quantum physics than in classical physics.
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