Buch, Englisch, Band 127, 684 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 1060 g
Buch, Englisch, Band 127, 684 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 1060 g
Reihe: Fundamental Theories of Physics
ISBN: 978-90-481-6146-1
Verlag: Springer Netherlands
Old and new problems of the foundations of quantum mechanics are viewed from the new perspective provided by a generalization of the mathematical formalism encompassing positive operator-valued measures. One objective is to demonstrate the crucial role the generalized formalism plays in fundamental issues as well as in practical applications, and to contribute to the development of the operational approach.
A second objective is the development of an empiricist interpretation of this approach, duly taking into account the role played by the measuring instrument in quantum mechanical measurements. Copenhagen and anti-Copenhagen interpretations are critically assessed, and found to be wanting due to insufficiently taking into account the measurement interaction.
The Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen problem and the problem of the Bell inequalities are discussed, starting from this new perspective. An explanation of violation of the Bell inequalities is developed, providing an alternative to the usual explanation on the basis of non-locality. This treatise is based on lecture notes of an advanced course on the foundations of quantum mechanics.
Zielgruppe
Research
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Numerik und Wissenschaftliches Rechnen Angewandte Mathematik, Mathematische Modelle
- Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Naturphilosophie, Philosophie und Evolution
- Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Wissenschaften: Theorie, Epistemologie, Methodik
- Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik
- Naturwissenschaften Physik Physik Allgemein Theoretische Physik, Mathematische Physik, Computerphysik
- Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Wissenschaftstheorie, Wissenschaftsphilosophie
Weitere Infos & Material
Standard and generalized formalisms of quantum mechanics.- Empiricist and realist interpretations of quantum mechanics.- Quantum mechanical description of measurement, and the “measurement problem”.- The Copenhagen interpretation.- The Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen problem.- Individual-particle and ensemble interpretations of quantum mechanics.- Generalized quantum mechanics.- Applications of generalized quantum mechanics.- The Bell inequality in quantum mechanics.- Subquantum or hidden-variables theories.
