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The Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics

Omnès, Roland·1994·Princeton University Press eBooks
DOI 10.1515/9780691187433
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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 Omnes 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. The text offers a 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

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Authors
Omnès, R.
Venue
Princeton University Press eBooks
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Published
1994-12-31
DOI
10.1515/9780691187433
OpenAlex
W2001195787
Cited by
1,033
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FWCI
10.06
Type
book
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Princeton University Press eBooks (publishedVersion)
  • CERN Document Server (European Organization for Nuclear Research) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics › Quantum Mechanics and Applications
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › History and Philosophy of Science › Philosophy and History of Science
  • Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Statistical and Nonlinear Physics › Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories
Keywords
interpretation of quantum mechanics, Copenhagen interpretation, Bohr's complementarity, quantum-classical correspondence, quantum measurement, quantum paradoxes, non-relativistic quantum mechanics, quantum foundations

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