Conceptual Foundations Of Quantum Mechanics: Second Edition

Conceptual Foundations Of Quantum Mechanics: Second Edition

by Bernard D'espagnat
Conceptual Foundations Of Quantum Mechanics: Second Edition

Conceptual Foundations Of Quantum Mechanics: Second Edition

by Bernard D'espagnat

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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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780429981074
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication date: 03/05/2018
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 348
File size: 5 MB

About the Author

Bernard D'espagnat

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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