INTERPRETING THE QUANTUM WORLD

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Philosophy of physics title by highly regarded author fully revised for this paperback edition.This book is about the interpretation of quantum mechanics in particular how to resolve the measurement problem. The heart of the book is a new result that shows how to construct all possible no collapse interpretations subject to certain natural constraints and the limitations imposed by the hidden variable theorems.This book is about the interpretation of quantum mechanics in particular how to resolve the measurement problem. The heart of the book is a new result that shows how to construct all possible no collapse interpretations subject to certain natural constraints and the limitations imposed by the hidden variable theorems.This is a book about the interpretation of quantum mechanics in particular how to resolve the measurement problem introduced by the orthodox interpretation of the theory. The heart of the book is a new result that shows how to construct all possible no collapse interpretations subject to certain natural constraints and the limitations imposed by the hidden variable theorems. The discussion is selfcontained and organized so that the technical portions may be skipped without losing the argument.Introduction: 1. From classical to quantum mechanics: 2. Bells nogo theorem: 3. The Kochen and Specker nogo theorem: 4. The proof of interpretation: 5. Quantum mechanics without observers: I: 6. Quantum mechanics without observers: II: 7. Orthodoxy: 8. The new orthodoxy: Coda: Appendix: some methematical machinery.In his powerful new book Bub clearly lays out the measurement problem faced by Dirac and von Neumans interpretation of quantum mechanics The books first three chapters should be required reading for anyone wishing to get up to speed on contemporary discussions of the conceptual foundations of quantum mechanics. Physics TodayI have become deeply impressed by the philosophical value and scope of the approach to understanding quantum theory that Bub has carved out. It is an approach that I am convinced will have a major impact on the philosophy of quantum theory for at least the next decade. Excerpt from Rob Cliftons letter to the 1998 Lakatos Award Committee there is much to learn from Bubs book and I recommend it without hesitation to all those who are interested in the foundations of quantum theory. Studies in the History and Philosophy of Modern PhysicsBubs fine book will be a standard reference for many years. ChoiceThe virtues Bub can claim are indisputable and his achievement gives us a truly successful and illuminating way to understand quantum theory. The book is a must for everyone in the field. Foundations of PhysicsIn his powerful new book Bub clearly lays out the measurement problem faced by Dirac and von Neumans interpretation of quantum mechanics The books first three chapters should be required reading for anyone wishing to get up to speed on contemporary discussions of the conceptual foundations of quant

Data Publikacji: 1999-08-26
Wymiary: 247 mm 174 mm 17 mm 640 gr