Foundations of quantum mechanics, an empiricist approach

Foundations of quantum mechanics, an empiricist approach
Автор
 
Год
 
Страниц
 
707
ISBN
 
ISBN10:1402009321
Издатель
 
Springer

Описание:

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.

Похожие книги

Persistent Disparity: Race and Economic Inequality in the United States Since 1945Persistent Disparity: Race and Economic Inequality in the United States Since 1945
Автор: William A. Darity, Samuel L. Myers
Год: 1997
Monetary Reform in Former Socialist EconomiesMonetary Reform in Former Socialist Economies
Автор: George Macesich, Dimitrije Dimitrejevic
Год: 1990
A Better Look at Intelligent Behavior: Cognition and EmotionA Better Look at Intelligent Behavior: Cognition and Emotion
Автор: Frederic Perez-alvarez, Carme Timoneda-Gallart
Год: 2008
Biogeography in a Changing WorldBiogeography in a Changing World
Автор: Ebach
Год: 2007
Dislocations in Solids, Volume 15Dislocations in Solids, Volume 15
Автор: John P. Hirth, Ladislas Kubin
Год: 2009