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Do We Really Understand Quantum Mechanics?

Franck Laloë author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:14th Feb '19

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This book presents current understanding of quantum mechanics, providing a historical introduction and discussing many of its interpretations.

Quantum mechanics impacts on many areas of physics from pure theory to applications. However it is difficult to interpret, and philosophical contradictions and counter-intuitive results are apparent at a fundamental level. This book presents current understanding of the theory, providing a historical introduction and discussing many of its interpretations. Fully revised from the first edition, this book contains state-of-the-art research including loophole-free experimental Bell test, and theorems on the reality of the wave function including the PBR theorem, and a new section on quantum simulation. More interpretations are now included, and these are described and compared, including discussion of their successes and difficulties. Other sections have been expanded, including quantum error correction codes and the reference section. It is ideal for researchers in physics and maths, and philosophers of science interested in quantum physics and its foundations.

'The book attempts to provide a balanced view of the conceptual difficulties of quantum theory.' K.-E. Hellwig, zbMATH

ISBN: 9781108477000

Dimensions: 254mm x 180mm x 28mm

Weight: 1230g

546 pages

2nd Revised edition