Quantum Mechanics Conundrum

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Quantum Mechanics Conundrum

Interpretation and Foundations

Philosophy of science Physics Condensed matter physics (liquid state and solid state physics) Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory) Materials science

Author: Gennaro Auletta

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Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 17th August 2019

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 36 Mb

ISBN: 9783030166496


This comprehensive volume gives a balanced and systematic treatment of both the interpretation and the mathematical-conceptual foundations of quantum mechanics. It is written in a pedagogical style and addresses many thorny problems of fundamental physics.

The first aspect concerns Interpretation. The author raises the central problems: formalism, measurement, non-locality, and causality. The main positions on these subjects are presented and critically analysed. The aim is to show that the main schools can converge on a core interpretation.

The second aspect concerns Foundations. Here it is shown that the whole theory can be grounded on information theory. The distinction between information and signal leads us to integrating quantum mechanics and relativity. Category theory is presented and its significance for quantum information shown; the logic and epistemological bases of the theory are assessed.

Of relevance to all physicists and philosophers with an interest in quantum theory and its foundations, this book is destined to become a classic work.

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