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Foundations of quantum mechanics :

(Number (ISBN

3319658670

(Number (ISBN

9783319658674

Erroneous ISBN

3319658662

Erroneous ISBN

9783319658667

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b624073

Title Proper

Foundations of quantum mechanics :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

an exploration of the physical meaning of quantum theory /

First Statement of Responsibility

Travis Norsen.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (xv, 310 pages) :

Other Physical Details

illustrations (some color)

Series Title

Undergraduate lecture notes in physics,

ISSN of Series

2192-4791

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references.

Text of Note

Pre-Quantum Theories -- Quantum Examples -- The Measurement Problem -- The Locality Problem -- The Ontology Problem -- The Copenhagen Interpretation -- The Pilot-Wave Theory -- Bell's Theorem -- The Spontaneous Collapse Theory -- The Many-Worlds Theory.

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Text of Note

Authored by an acclaimed teacher of quantum physics and philosophy, this textbook pays special attention to the aspects that many courses sweep under the carpet. Traditional courses in quantum mechanics teach students how to use the quantum formalism to make calculations. But even the best students - indeed, especially the best students - emerge rather confused about what, exactly, the theory says is going on, physically, in microscopic systems. This supplementary textbook is designed to help such students understand that they are not alone in their confusions (luminaries such as Albert Einstein, Erwin Schroedinger, and John Stewart Bell having shared them), to sharpen their understanding of the most important difficulties associated with interpreting quantum theory in a realistic manner, and to introduce them to the most promising attempts to formulate the theory in a way that is physically clear and coherent. The text is acces sible to students with at least one semester of prior exposure to quantum (or "modern") physics and includes over a hundred engaging end-of-chapter "Projects" that make the book suitable for either a traditional classroom or for self-study.

Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address

Springer Nature

Stock Number

com.springer.onix. 9783319658674

Title

Foundations of quantum mechanics.

International Standard Book Number

3319658662

Quantum theory.

History of science.

Philosophy of science.

Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory)

Quantum theory.

Science-- Philosophy & Social Aspects.

Science-- Physics.

Science-- Quantum Theory.

PHQ

SCI057000

Number

Edition

Class number

Norsen, Travis

Date of Transaction

20201221083220.0

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pn

Electronic name

[Book]

270410

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