Quantum mechanics is perhaps the greatest scientific breakthrough ever
achieved. It brought with it a seismic paradigm shift in our way of
thinking about nature, and at the same time, it underpins most of the
dramatic technological innovations of the modern era, as well as
providing a profound lasting impact on our metaphysical conception of
reality. This book provides oversight of many views on the
interpretation of quantum physics and the wide philosophical debate
that still embroils this subject. Following an introduction to quantum
mechanics according to the Copenhagen interpretation and the
many-worlds formalism, the reader is taken on a journey exploring the
many physical results and theorems of quantum philosophy with an
emphasis on quantum entanglement and Bell’s theorem before
proceeding to explore Hawking radiation and the corresponding
information loss problem and its unitary resolution and the connection
between spacetime geometry and quantum entanglement. The book then
explores the issues of time and consciousness as both are intimately
related to the foundation of quantum mechanics and concludes with a
synthesis based on quantum dualism, i.e. the fact that the Copenhagen
interpretation provides the local view of reality whereas the
many-worlds formalism provides the manifold view and the two views are
complementary, not contradictory. The breadth of coverage and renewed
interest surrounding the interpretation of quantum physics will make
the book essential reading for physicists working in or interested in
the field of quantum physics and quantum reality, as well as those
studying philosophy of science. Key Features Pedagogical exposition
Accessible to students, built on graduate lecture courses Synthesis of
interpretation ideas A fundamental topic of paramount importance with
many unresolved issues
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ISBN
1730750326001
Publisert
2021
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Ingram Publisher Services UK- Academic
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Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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