Foundations of Quantum Mechanics, an Empiricist Approach

Paperback Engels 2010 9789048161461
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Taking a new perspective provided by a generalization of the mathematical formalism encompassing positive operator-valued measures, this book views old and new problems of the foundations of quantum mechanics. It demonstrates the crucial role of the generalized formalism in fundamental issues and practical applications.

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ISBN13:9789048161461
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:684
Uitgever:Springer Netherlands
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Preface. 1. Standard and generalized formalisms of quantum mechanics. 2. Empiricist and realist interpretations of quantum mechanics. 3. Quantum mechanical description of measurement, and the 'measurement problem'. 4. The Copenhagen interpretation. 5. The Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen problem. 6. Individual-particle and ensemble interpretations of quantum mechanics. 7. Generalized quantum mechanics. 8. Applications of generalized quantum mechanics. 9. The Bell inequality in quantum mechanics. 10. Subquantum or hidden-variables theories. A: Mathematical appendix. Bibliography. Index.

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