Foundations of Quantum Mechanics, an Empiricist Approach - W.M. de Muynck

Foundations of Quantum Mechanics, an Empiricist Approach

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Buch | Softcover
684 Seiten
2010 | Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Springer (Verlag)
978-90-481-6146-1 (ISBN)
320,99 inkl. MwSt
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.

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.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 8.12.2010
Reihe/Serie Fundamental Theories of Physics ; 127
Zusatzinfo XXIV, 684 p.
Verlagsort Dordrecht
Sprache englisch
Maße 155 x 235 mm
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie
Mathematik / Informatik Mathematik Angewandte Mathematik
Naturwissenschaften Physik / Astronomie Astronomie / Astrophysik
Naturwissenschaften Physik / Astronomie Quantenphysik
Naturwissenschaften Physik / Astronomie Theoretische Physik
ISBN-10 90-481-6146-0 / 9048161460
ISBN-13 978-90-481-6146-1 / 9789048161461
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