Equilibration and Locality

Experiments motivated by predictions of quantum mechanics indicate non-trivial correlations between spacelike-separated measurements. The phenomenon is referred to as a violation strong-locality and, after Einstein, called ghostly action at distance. An intriguing and previously unasked question how the evolution an assembly particles equilibrium-state relates strong-locality. More specifically, whether, with this respect, indistinguishable differ from distinguishable ones. To address question, we introduce Markov-chain based framework over finite set microstates. For first time, formulate conditions needed obey particle transport- for particles. Models which transport-locality lead are considered. We show that it possible construct models obeying violating both However, find only strongly-local equilibrium without breaking microstate-symmetry. This strongest symmetry one can impose leads shortest equilibration time. hope results presented here may provide new perspective on strong-locality, developed will help in future studies. Specifically they interpret high-energy nuclear collisions indicating fast