Quantum Theory and Beyond: Essays and Discussions Arising from a Colloquium by T

Description: Quantum Theory and Beyond by Ted Bastin Quantum theory attempts to describe the discrete or atomic nature of matter and the physical world. This book contains the edited papers presented at a small informal colloquium held in Cambridge to discuss the need for fundamental revision in quantum theory. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Quantum theory attempts to describe the discrete or atomic nature of matter and the physical world. Certain paradoxes connected with the use of our familiar ideas of the theory have led some physicists to suggest that a revision of quantum theory at its most fundamental level is now inevitable, while others think that the wide range of experimental success of the theory make such changes literally unthinkable. This book contains the edited papers presented at a small informal colloquium held in Cambridge in 1968 to discuss the need for fundamental revision in quantum theory. Most schools of thought on the foundations of the theory were represented, and to direct discussion some participants proposed actual changes. A principal aim was to pinpoint the source of difficulty in current ideas of the time or, failing that, to present alongside each other the various viewpoints about them. Table of Contents List of participants; Preface; Part I. Introduction: 1. The function of the colloquium - editorial; 2. The conceptual problem of quantum theory from the experimentalists point of view O. R. Frisch; Part II. Niels Bohr and Complementarity: The Place of the Classical Language: 3. The Copenhagen interpretation C. F. von Weizsäcker; 4. On Bohrs views concerning the quantum theory D. Bohm; Part III. The Measurement Problem: 5. Quantal observation in statistical interpretation H. J. Groenewold; 6. Macroscopic physics, quantum mechanics and quantum theory of measurement G. M. Prosperi; 7. Comment on the Daneri-Loinger-Prosperi quantum theory of measurement Jeffrey Bub; 8. The phenomenology of observation and explanation in quantum theory J. H. M. Whiteman; 9. Measurement theory and complex systems M. A. Garstens; Part IV. New Directions within Quantum Theory: What does the Quantum Theoretical Formalism Really Tell Us?: 10. On the role of hidden variables in the fundamental structure of physics D. Bohm; 11. Beyond what? Discussion: space-time order within existing quantum theory C. W. Kilmister; 12. Definability and measurability in quantum theory Yakir Aharonov and Aage Petersen; 13. The bootstrap idea and the foundations of quantum theory Geoffrey F. Chew; Part V. A Fresh Start?: 14. Angular momentum: an approach to combinatorial space-time Roger Penrose; 15. A note on discreteness, phase space and cohomology theory B. J. Hiley; 16. Cohomology of observations R. H. Atkin; 17. The origin of half-integral spin in a discrete physical space Ted Bastin; Part VI. Philosophical Papers: 18. The unity of physics C. F. von Weizsäcker; 19. A philosophical obstacle to the rise of new theories in microphysics Mario Bunge; 20. The incompleteness of quantum mechanics or the emperors missing clothes H. R. Post; 21. How does a particle get from A to B?; Ted Bastin; 22. Informational generalization of entropy in physics Jerome Rothstein; 23. Can life explain quantum mechanics? H. H. Pattee; 24. Discussion: phenomena and sense data in quantum theory D. S. Linney and C. F. von Weizsäcker; Index of persons; Index of subjects. Promotional This book deals with the issues and paradoxes of quantum theory. Promotional "Headline" This book deals with the issues and paradoxes of quantum theory. Description for Bookstore Quantum theory attempts to describe the discrete or atomic nature of matter and the physical world. This book contains the edited papers presented at a small informal colloquium held in Cambridge to discuss the need for fundamental revision in quantum theory. Description for Library Quantum theory attempts to describe the discrete or atomic nature of matter and the physical world. This book contains the edited papers presented at a small informal colloquium held in Cambridge to discuss the need for fundamental revision in quantum theory. Details ISBN0521115485 Short Title QUANTUM THEORY & BEYOND Pages 356 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521115485 ISBN-13 9780521115483 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle Essays and Discussions Arising from a Colloquium Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Ted Bastin DEWEY 530.12 Author Ted Bastin UK Release Date 2009-07-16 AU Release Date 2009-07-16 NZ Release Date 2009-07-16 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Publication Date 2009-07-16 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91387222;

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