Overview

Conceptual Foundations of Quantum Mechanics provides a detailed view of the conceptual foundations and problems of quantum physics, and a clear and comprehensive account of the fundamental physical implications of the quantum formalism. This book deals with nonseparability, hidden variable theories, measurement theories and several related problems. Mathematical arguments are presented with an emphasis on simple but adequately representative cases. The conclusion incorporates a description of a set of relationships and concepts that could compose a legitimate view of the world.

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Author:   Bernard D'espagnat
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780367091699

ISBN 10:   0367091690
Pages:   348
Publication Date:   13 June 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Editor’s Foreword , 1999 Special Preface , Vita , Pedro’s Debate (Preface to Second Edition) , Preface (To First Edition) , Elements of Quantum Mechanics , Matter Waves , Superposition and Linearity , Statement of the Rules , Comments , Alternative Formulations , Density Matrices and Mixtures , The Density Matrix Formalism , Mixtures , Quantum Nonseparability , The Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Problem , Possible Views on Nonseparability , Individuals, Ensembles, States , The “Hidden Variables” Approach , Direct Study of Some Principles , Aspects of the Problem of Retrodiction , Measurement Theories , Elements of Measurement Theory , Classical Properties , Macroscopic Instruments , Of Cats and Pointers , Nonideal Measurements: Small Influence of Outside World , Knowledge and the Physical World , Reality and Objects , Positivism , Bohr and Heisenberg , Wigner’s Friend , The Relativity of States , Summary and Outlook , Summary , Outlook

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