Do We Really Understand Quantum Mechanics?Cambridge University Press, 30 août 2012 - 392 pages 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, as well as all scientists who are curious about quantum physics and its peculiarities. |
Table des matières
Present situation remaining conceptual difficulties | 17 |
The theorem of Einstein Podolsky and Rosen 3 8 | 38 |
Bell theorem | 56 |
More theorems | 100 |
Quantum entanglement | 120 |
Applications of quantum entanglement | 150 |
Quantum measurement | 168 |
quantum reduction seen in real time | 195 |
Basic mathematical tools of quantum mechanics | 304 |
Appendix A Mental content of the state vector | 328 |
Maximal probability for a state | 335 |
Appendix F Impossibility of superluminal communication | 341 |
Appendix H Manipulating and preparing additional variables | 350 |
Appendix J Models for spontaneous reduction of the state vector | 357 |
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Expressions et termes fréquents
additional variables Alice and Bob associated assume atoms BCHSH inequalities Bell inequalities Bell theorem Bohmian theory Bohr Born rule classical components configuration space consider Copenhagen interpretation correlations corresponding decoherence defined definition density operator depends described detector difficulties discussion dynamics eigenstate eigenvalues elements of reality ensemble evolution experiment experimental field find first first measurement fluctuations influence initial instance interaction interpretation of quantum introduced Lett linear local realism macroscopic mathematical measurement apparatus modified Neumann Nevertheless non—local notion observed obtained orthogonal pairs partial trace particle performed photons Phys physical system physicists point of view polarization possible postulate predictions of quantum probability projectors propagates properties provides quantum computation Quantum cryptography quantum entanglement quantum measurement quantum system quantum theory qubits random regions of space relation role Schrodinger equation single specific spin standard quantum mechanics statistical mixture stochastic sub—systems sufficient superposition trajectories vector reduction violation wave function