This volume introduces some of the basic philosophical and conceptual questions underlying the formulation of quantum mechanics, one of the most baffling and far-reaching aspects of modern physics. The book consists of articles by leading thinkers in this field, who have been inspired by the profound work of the late John Bell. Some of the deepest issues concerning the nature of physical reality are debated, including the theory of physical measurements, how to test quantum mechanics, and how classical and quantum physics are related. This ... Read more...
Abstract:
This book discusses fundamental philosophical and conceptual aspects of quantum mechanics. It contains articles by leading thinkers in this field, who have been inspired by the profound work of the late John Bell. It will be of interest to practising physicists, students and anyone interested in the philosophy of physics. Read more...
Author(s): Amati, D.; Ellis, John (eds.)
Edition: Repr
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: 202
City: Cambridge
Tags: Quantum theory.;Physics -- Philosophy.;Physics -- Philosophy;Quantum theory;Kvantefysik;Moderne fysik;Målemetoder
Content: On Bell non-locality without probabilities : some curious geometry / Roger Penrose --
Reality in neutron interference experiments / Helmut Rauch --
Testing Bell's inequalities / Alain Aspect --
Beyond conventional quantum mechanics / Giancarlo Ghirardi --
Quantum effects in accelerator physics / Jon Magne Leinaas --
New aspects of Bell's theorem / Abner Shimony --
Does quantum mechanics carry the seeds of its own destruction? / Kurt Gottfried --
John Bell and the moral aspect of quantum mechanics / Kurt Gottfried and N. David Mermin --
Remembering John Bell / Roman Jackiw.
