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Do we really understand quantum mechanics? [electronic resource] / Franck Laloë

Author
Laloë, Franck, 1940-
Published
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Physical Description
xvi, 392 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
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Contents
Machine generated contents note: Introduction; 1. Historical perspective; 2. Present situation, remaining conceptual difficulties; 3. The theorem of Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen; 4. Bell theorem; 5. More theorems; 6. Quantum entanglement; 7. Applications of quantum entanglement; 8. Quantum measurement; 9. Experiments, quantum reduction seen in real time; 10. Various interpretations; 11 Annex : basic mathematical tools of quantum mechanics.
Summary
"Quantum mechanics is a very successful theory that has impacted on many areas of physics, from pure theory to applications. However, it is difficult to interpret, and philosophical contradictions and counterintuitive results are apparent at a fundamental level. In this book, Laloë presents our current understanding of the theory. The book explores the basic questions and difficulties that arise with the theory of quantum mechanics. It examines the various interpretations that have been proposed, describing and comparing them and discussing their success and difficulties. The book is ideal for researchers in physics and mathematics who want to know more about the problems faced in quantum mechanics but who do not have specialist knowledge in the subject. It will also interest philosophers of science specializing in quantum physics"--
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ISBN
9781107025011 (hardback)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 364-389) and index.
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