Physical principles that single out quantum theory
Quantum correlations between distant particles are stronger than classical ones but weaker than the no-faster-than-light-signalling rule alone permits. The search is for simple physical principles that give exactly the quantum amount.
Why it matters
Such principles would explain why nature is quantum, beyond describing that it is.
Review
Pawlowski, Paterek, Kaszlikowski, Scarani, Winter, Zukowski, Information causality as a physical principle, Nature, 2009. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature08400 reference checked
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