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OverviewThis book analyzes metaphysical consequences of the quantum theory of many particles with respect to the fundamental notions of identity, individuality and discernibility. The main focus is on the proper interpretation of the quantum formalism in relation to the role of permutation invariance and the adequate representation of the properties of individual subsystems. Two main approaches to the issue of the individuation of quantum particles are distinguished and thoroughly discussed. These approaches differ radically with respect to their metaphysical consequences – while one of them implies the complete indiscernibility of quantum particles of the same kind, the other one restores the possibility of discerning individual particles by their properties. We connect the problem of quantum individuation and discernibility with an analysis of the concept of quantum entanglement, and we also discuss identity over time and in counterfactual scenarios. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tomasz BigajPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: 1st ed. 2022 Weight: 0.369kg ISBN: 9783030748722ISBN 10: 3030748723 Pages: 262 Publication Date: 05 January 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.Chapter 2. Indiscernibility of quantum particles: a road to orthodoxy.Chapter 3. The source of the Symmetrization Postulate.Chapter 4. Logic and metaphysics of discernibility.Chapter 5. Qualitative individuation of same-type particles: beyond orthodoxy.Chapter 6. The heterodox approach to absolute discernibility and entanglement.Chapter 7. Two views on quantum individuation.Chapter 8. The metaphysics of quantum objects.ReviewsThis book makes an important contribution to the philosophy of physics, as it is not only an exceptionally clear overview of the work done in the last 50 years on individuality in quantum physics, but also a preliminary work that lays the foundations for a promising new metaphysics of fundamental objects. (Systeme d'information en philosophie des sciences, SIPS, February 15, 2023) Both for physicists interested in the basics of quantum mechanics and philosophers of science, reading the book can be quite a challenge. However, the efforts of going through it will be highly rewarded. The book is the best and most comprehensive work on the physics and philosophy of quantum particle systems of the same type in world literature. (Marek Kus, ZFN Philosophical Problems in Science, November 8, 2022) Both for physicists interested in the basics of quantum mechanics and philosophers of science, reading the book can be quite a challenge. However, the efforts of going through it will be highly rewarded. The book is the best and most comprehensive work on the physics and philosophy of quantum particle systems of the same type in world literature. (Marek Kus, ZFN Philosophical Problems in Science, November 8, 2022) Author InformationTomasz Bigaj is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warsaw, Poland. His previous publications include the book Non-locality and Possible Worlds (2006) and numerous articles on various topics in philosophy of physics, philosophical logic and analytic metaphysics (Synthese, Erkenntnis, Foundations of Physics, Foundations of Science). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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