Logical inference approach to relativistic quantum mechanics:Derivation of the Klein-Gordon equation

The logical inference approach to quantum theory, proposed earlier De Raedt et al. (2014), is considered in a relativistic setting. It is shown that the Klein-Gordon equation for a massive, charged, and spinless particle derives from the combination of the requirements that the space-time data collected by probing the particle is obtained from the most robust experiment and that on average, the classical relativistic equation of motion of a particle holds. (C) 2016 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc.