The Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics - Couverture souple

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Omnes, Roland

 
9780691036694: The Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0691036691 ISBN 13 : 9780691036694
Editeur : Princeton University Press, 1994

Synopsis

The interpretation of quantum mechanics has been controversial since the introduction of quantum theory in the 1920s. Although the Copenhagen interpretation is commonly accepted, its usual formulation suffers from some serious drawbacks. Based mainly on Bohr's concepts, the formulation assumes an independent and essential validity of classical concepts running in parallel with quantum ones, and leaves open the possibility of their ultimate conflict. In this book, Roland Omnès examines a number of recent advances, which, combined, lead to a consistent revision of the Copenhagen interpretation. His aim is to show how this interpretation can fit all present experiments, to weed out unnecessary or questionable assumptions, and to assess the domain of validity where the older statements apply. Drawing on the new contributions, The Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics offers a complete and self-contained treatment of interpretation (in nonrelativistic physics) in a manner accessible to both physicists and students. Although some "hard" results are included, the concepts and mathematical developments are maintained at an undergraduate level. This book enables readers to check every step, apply the techniques to new problems, and make sure that no paradox or obscurity can arise in the theory. In the conclusion, the author discusses various philosophical implications pertinent to the study of quantum mechanics.

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À propos de l?auteur

Roland Omnès is Professor of Physics at the University of Paris XI.

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Éditeur
Princeton University Press
Date d'édition
1994
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0691036691
ISBN 13 
9780691036694
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
568
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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ISBN 10 :  0691033366 ISBN 13 :  9780691033365
Editeur : Princeton University Press, 1994
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