Articles liés à Many Worlds?: Everett, Quantum Theory, & Reality
Synopsis
What does realism about the quantum state imply? What follows when quantum theory is applied without restriction, if need be, to the whole universe? These are the questions which an illustrious team of philosophers and physicists debate in this volume. All the contributors are agreed on realism, and on the need, or the aspiration, for a theory that unites micro- and macroworlds, at least in principle. But the further claim argued by some is that if you allow the Schrodinger equation unrestricted application, supposing the quantum state to be something physically real, then this universe is one of countlessly many others, constantly branching in time, all of which are real. The result is the many worlds theory, also known as the Everett interpretation of quantum mechanics.
The contrary claim sees this picture of many worlds as in no sense inherent in quantum mechanics, even when the latter is allowed unrestricted scope and even given that the quantum state itself is something physically real. For this picture of branching worlds fails to make physical sense, let alone common sense, even on its own terms. The status of these worlds, what they are made of, is never adequately explained. Ordinary ideas about time and identity over time become hopelessly compromised. The concept of probability itself is brought into question.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
À propos de l?auteur
Simon Saunders is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oxford.
Jon Barrett is a Research Fellow in the Physics department at the University of Bristol
Adrian Kent is a Reader in Quantum Physics at the University of Cambridge
David Wallace is a lecturer in Philosophy of Physics at the University of Oxford
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Acheter neuf
Afficher cet article
EUR 49,98
EUR 4,61 expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers France
Destinations, frais et délais
Résultats de recherche pour Many Worlds?: Everett, Quantum Theory, & Reality
Image d'archives
Many Worlds?: Everett, Quantum Theory, & Reality
Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.97. N° de réf. du vendeur G0199655502I4N00
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Many Worlds?: Everett, Quantum Theory, & Reality
Edité par
Oxford University Press, 2012
ISBN 10 : 0199655502
ISBN 13 : 9780199655502
Neuf
Couverture souple
Vendeur : Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : New. In. N° de réf. du vendeur ria9780199655502_new
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
Many Worlds?
impression à la demandeVendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur L0-9780199655502
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
Many Worlds?
impression à la demandeVendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur L0-9780199655502
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
Many Worlds?: Everett, Quantum Theory, & Reality
Vendeur : Chiron Media, Wallingford, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 4 sur 5 étoiles
PF. Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 6666-IUK-9780199655502
Quantité disponible : 10 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Many Worlds?
Vendeur : moluna, Greven, Allemagne
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : New. What follows when quantum theory is applied to the whole universe? This is one of the greatest puzzles of modern science. Philosophers and physicists here debate the Everett interpretation of quantum mechanics, according to which this universe is one of cou. N° de réf. du vendeur 446845068
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image fournie par le vendeur
Many Worlds?
Edité par
Oxford University Press, GB, 2012
ISBN 10 : 0199655502
ISBN 13 : 9780199655502
Neuf
Paperback
Vendeur : Rarewaves.com UK, London, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : New. Reprint. What does realism about the quantum state imply? What follows when quantum theory is applied without restriction, if need be, to the whole universe? These are the questions which an illustrious team of philosophers and physicists debate in this volume. All the contributors are agreed on realism, and on the need, or the aspiration, for a theory that unites micro- and macroworlds, at least in principle. But the further claim argued by some is that if you allow the Schrödinger equation unrestricted application, supposing the quantum state to be something physically real, then this universe is one of countlessly many others, constantly branching in time, all of which are real. The result is the many worlds theory, also known as the Everett interpretation of quantum mechanics.The contrary claim sees this picture of many worlds as in no sense inherent in quantum mechanics, even when the latter is allowed unrestricted scope and even given that the quantum state itself is something physically real. For this picture of branching worlds fails to make physical sense, let alone common sense, even on its own terms. The status of these worlds, what they are made of, is never adequately explained. Ordinary ideas about time and identity over time become hopelessly compromised. The concept of probability itself is brought into question. This picture of many branching worlds is inchoate, it is a vision, an error. There are realist alternatives to many worlds, some even that preserve the Schrödinger equation unchanged. Twenty specially written essays, accompanied by commentaries and discussions, examine these claims and counterclaims in depth. They focus first on the question of ontology, the existence of worlds (Part 1 and 2), second on the interpretation of probability (Parts 3 and 4), and third on alternatives or additions to many worlds (Parts 5 and 6). The introduction offers a helpful guide to the arguments for the Everett interpretation, particularly as they have been formulated in the last two decades. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9780199655502
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image fournie par le vendeur
Many Worlds? : Everett, Quantum Theory, and Reality
Edité par
Oxford University Press, 2012
ISBN 10 : 0199655502
ISBN 13 : 9780199655502
Neuf
Couverture souple
Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 18575540-n
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
Many Worlds?: Everett, Quantum Theory, & Reality
Edité par
Oxford University Press, 2012
ISBN 10 : 0199655502
ISBN 13 : 9780199655502
Neuf
Paperback / softback
Vendeur : THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback / softback. Etat : New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 1005. N° de réf. du vendeur C9780199655502
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image fournie par le vendeur
Many Worlds? : Everett, Quantum Theory, and Reality
Edité par
Oxford University Press, 2012
ISBN 10 : 0199655502
ISBN 13 : 9780199655502
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture souple
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 18575540
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles