John Hartley

A sub quantum physicist looks at quantum information beyond the Higgs boson line. They also look at sub quantum physics related information emanating from quantum computing. Examples of this include this link and this link.

A description of one:

Quote:

“… A sub-quantum physicist is a physicist who explores theories and concepts that go beyond the standard quantum mechanics framework, often proposing new or alternative explanations for quantum phenomena. These physicists may explore concepts like hidden variables, emergent behavior, or alternative theories of space-time at a more fundamental level than quantum mechanics…”

“… A “sub-quantum physicist” or a physicist studying sub-quantum theory does not have a formal, widely recognized role in the physics field. However, it refers to physicists who explore theories and models that go beyond the realm of established quantum mechanics, attempting to understand the underlying principles and dynamics that might govern sub-quantum phenomena. These physicists may explore concepts like sub-quantum kinetics or hidden variables, seeking to explain quantum phenomena without relying solely on the standard interpretation of quantum mechanics. Here’s a more detailed explanation:

What is “sub-quantum” in this context?

It refers to theories that propose a deeper level of reality beneath the standard quantum world, where quantum particles and their interactions are explained by underlying processes or structures. 

These theories often involve the idea of “hidden variables” or “pilot waves,” which are not explicitly part of standard quantum mechanics but are proposed to be influencing the behavior of quantum particles.

Some examples of sub-quantum theories include Subquantum Kinetics, a theory proposed by Paul LaViolette. Source

Why do physicists explore sub-quantum theories?

To address the measurement problem:

Quantum mechanics has a "measurement problem," which is the difficulty in explaining how quantum systems evolve from a probabilistic superposition to a definite measurement outcome. 

To explain quantum entanglement:

Sub-quantum theories sometimes offer alternative explanations for the phenomenon of quantum entanglement, where two particles can be correlated in a way that seems instantaneous across space.

To seek a more complete theory of everything:

Some researchers believe that a sub-quantum theory could potentially provide a more fundamental explanation for the laws of nature, unifying quantum mechanics with general relativity.

Key points about sub-quantum physics:

Not mainstream physics. Sub-quantum theories are not widely accepted as part of mainstream physics, but they are an area of ongoing research and exploration.

Often speculative:

These theories are often speculative and may not have strong experimental support.

Driven by intellectual curiosity:

Sub-quantum physicists are often motivated by the desire to understand the fundamental nature of reality and the laws that govern the universe…”.

Sub quotes to above:

“… Sub-quantum physics” refers to theories that propose a deeper reality beneath the standard model of quantum mechanics, suggesting a more fundamental level of reality where quantum phenomena might arise as emergent properties. While not part of the mainstream scientific understanding, some researchers explore these ideas as potential explanations for phenomena that quantum mechanics alone doesn’t fully address…”

“…Sub-quantum physics” refers to theories and ideas that explore the nature of reality below the level of quantum mechanics, often involving the concept of hidden variables or alternative explanations for quantum phenomena. These theories attempt to describe the fundamental processes underlying quantum mechanics, potentially explaining phenomena like wave function collapse, entanglement, and other perplexing quantum behaviors…”

Ideas relating to the quotes above include:

“Implications of a deeper level explanation of the deBroglie-Bohm version of quantum mechanics”, link here.

Also see this link and this link.

I consider myself to be one.

	Raymond Awareness Model	Cahill Process Physics Model	Bohm/Hiley Model
1	At its deepest level, reality consists of awareness and everything that we can perceive and observe consists of patterns of information in that awareness.	Process Physics models physical space and quantum phenomena as patterns of information within a stochastic neural network. If this model corresponds to reality, then everything that we can perceive and observe would consist of patterns of information in such a network, which though infinite in size, is conceptually simple.	In the the Bohm/Hiley model, the observable level of reality of matter and space emerges from a lower level that consists of relationships involving processes, activity and movement. The sum total of all such relations is called the holomovement.
2	In the beginning, the awareness may have contained no patterns of information, but if so, we can suppose it had a capacity to create random patterns.	In the beginning, the network may have contained no patterns of information, but as a stochastic network, it would have a capacity to continuously create random patterns.	Bohm has written,”each relatively autonomous and stable structure is to be understood not as something independently and permanently existent but rather as a product that has been formed in the whole flowing movement and what will ultimately dissolve back into this movement.”
3	As random patterns were created, a proportion would have had structures that would allow them to be linked into more complex patterns. We can suppose that the awareness allowed this to occur and that complex patterns could better persist than the simpler ones.	As random patterns were created, a proportion would have had structures that would allow them to be linked into more complex patterns. Feedback in such a network allows this to occur and allows complex patterns that link to others to better persist than simpler ones.	The above would imply that the universe as we know it emerged from and is being sustained by the holomovement.
4	Then over time patterns could emerge and evolve of increasing complexity.	Then over time patterns can emerge and evolve of increasing complexity. Computer simulation of a particular network was found to predominately generate 3 dimensional patterns that could be identified as an expanding 3 dimensional space and with other more highly linked patterns corresponding to quantum matter.	David Bohm also introduced the notion of Active Information. His idea was to use the activity of information as a way of explaining the actual nature of quantum processes. Active information would inherently have the ability to form patterns of information of increasing complexity.
	Raymond Awareness Model	Cahill Process Physics Model	Bohm/Hiley Model
5	We suppose this eventually led to a set of patterns with the right features to produce the universe in which we find ourselves. Eg. replication of patterns responsible for creating 3 dimensional space could produce the phenomenon of a universe expanding from a big bang.	Evolution of patterns could then eventually lead to patterns with the right features to produce the universe in which we find ourselves. Eg. replication of patterns responsible for creating 3 dimensional space could produce the phenomenon of a universe expanding from a big bang.	Then active information within the holomovement could lead to patterns with the right features to produce the universe in which we find ourselves. Eg. replication of patterns responsible for creating 3 dimensional space could produce the phenomenon of a universe expanding from a big bang.
6	We cannot perceive or observe anything outside our universe, however if physical objects consist of patterns of information within a deeper level of awareness, then that awareness might constitute a kind of fourth dimension.	We cannot perceive or observe anything outside our universe, however if physical objects consist of patterns of information within a deeper network then that network might constitute a kind of fourth dimension.	We cannot perceive or observe anything outside our universe, however if physical objects consist of patterns of information within the holomovement then the latter might constitute a kind of fourth dimension.
7	After dying the patterns of information corresponding to our physical body must fade away. But how about the patterns of information corresponding to our mental activity? Could they continue to persist within the deeper level awareness even after our physical body no longer exists?	After dying the patterns of information corresponding to our physical body must fade away. But how about the patterns of information corresponding to our mental activity? Could they continue to persist within the deeper network even after our physical body no longer exists?	After dying the patterns of information corresponding to our physical body must fade away. But how about the patterns of information corresponding to our mental activity? Could they continue to persist within the holomovement even after our physical body no longer exists?
8	Is our personal awareness linked to or produced by the deeper awareness?	Is our personal awareness produced by the deeper network and if so is the deeper network also in some sense aware?	Is our personal awareness produced by the holomovement and if so is the holomovement also in some sense aware?

Also see this link and this link.

Also see this link and this link.