The first textbook devoted to philosophy of quantum physics

Provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the interpretations of quantum theory and the associated philosophical questions

Includes problem sets with solutions to convey a deeper understanding

The first textbook devoted to philosophy of quantum physics Provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the interpretations of quantum theory and the associated philosophical questions Includes problem sets with solutions to convey a deeper understanding

Autorentext
Cord Friebe is acting Chair of Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Siegen. His fields of interest: Philosophy of Physics, Analytical Ontology,Kant's theoretical philosophy. Meinard Kuhlmann is acting Chair of Philosophy of Science at the University of Mainz. His fields of interest: Philosophy of physics, philosophy of science and Analytical Ontology. Holger Lyre is Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Magdeburg. His fields of interest: Philosophy of physics, philosophy of mind and science theory of cognitive neuroscience. Paul M. Näger is Research Associate at the University of Münster. His fields of interest: Philosophy of physics, philosophy of science, metaphysics. Oliver Passon is advisor to the Working Group on Physics and its Didactics at the University of Wuppertal. His fields of interest: Phenomenological Optics, Philosophy of Science and interpretation of quantum mechanics. Manfred Stöckler is Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Bremen. His fields of interest: Philosophy of physics, philosophy of the time and methodology of theExploration of complex systems.

Zusammenfassung

The first textbook devoted to philosophy of quantum physics

Provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the interpretations of quantum theory and the associated philosophical questions

Includes problem sets with solutions to convey a deeper understanding

Inhalt

Physical and mathematical foundations (Cord Friebe).- The Measurement problem. Minimal and collapse interpretations (Cord Friebe).- Quantum identity and indistinguishability (Holger Lyre).- Entanglement and non-locality: EPR, Bell and their consequences (Paul Näger and Manfred Stöckler).- Non-collapse interpretations (Oliver Passon).- Quantum field theory (Meinard Kuhlmann and Manfred Stöckler).- Chronology and outlook (Cord Friebe, Meinard Kuhlmann and Holger Lyre).- Example solutions for the exercises.