Quantum Theory without Reduction,CRC Press, 1 ene 1990 - 180 páginas Quantum theory offers a strange, and perhaps unique, case in the history of science. Although research into its roots has provided important results in recent years, the debate goes on. Some theorists argue that quantum theory is weakened by the inclusion of the so called "reduction of the state vector" in its foundations. Quantum Theory without Reduction presents arguments in favor of quantum theory as a consistent and complete theory without this reduction and as a theory capable of explaining all known features of the measurement problem. This collection of invited contributions defines and explores different aspects of this issue, bringing an old debate into a new perspective and leading to a more satisfying consensus about quantum theory. The book will be of interest to researchers in theoretical physics and mathematical physics involved in the foundations of quantum theory. Scientists, engineers, and philosophers interested in the conceptual problems of quantum theory will also find this work stimulating. |
Índice
A Zeilinger | 27 |
The Measurement Process in the Individual Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics | 49 |
Principle of Stationarity in the Action Functional and the Theory of Measurement | 69 |
Quantum Statistical Mechanics Measurement and Information | 89 |
State Vector Collapse as a Classical Statistical Effect of Measurement | 103 |
Consecutive Quantum Measurements | 122 |
Nocollapse Versions of Quantum Mechanics | 140 |
Uncertainty and Measurement | 161 |
Términos y frases comunes
assume assumption axiom Balian beam Bohm Boolean branch C*-algebra classical limit classical statistical collapse concept consider consistent Copenhagen interpretation correlation corresponding defined density matrix density operator described detector diagonal discuss dynamics eigenstate eigenvalues endophysics entropy Everett's formulation evolution example exophysical description experimental experimentalist experiments fact finite formalism Foundations of Quantum given Hamiltonian Hilbert space ideal measurement initial interaction interference pattern interpretation of quantum J₂ logic macroscopic system macrovariable many-worlds mathematical means measurement problem measurement process measurement theory measuring apparatus meter momentum Neumann neutron observable particle Peres phase space photon Phys pilot wave position possible predictions principle probability operator measure projector properties propositions quantum endophysics quantum measurement quantum measurement theory quantum mechanics quantum object quantum system quantum theory reduction result Schrödinger equation spin statistical ensemble superposition t₁ theoretical valid variables vector wave function wave packet wavefunction well-defined Zurek