To avoid paradoxical interpretations of quantum physics which have their origin in the use of natural language the author develops, starting from John von Neumann's fundamental papers, a quantum language based on algebraic concepts. It starts from observations and is therefore well- suited for providing a better understanding of the foundations of quantum physics. The work is organized didactically and can be read by both physicists and philosophers of science.

Inhalt
Act 1 One.- 1. Quantum Action.- 2. Elementary Quantum Experiments.- 3. Classical Matrix Mechanics.- 4. Quantum Jumps.- 5. Non-Objective Physics.- 6. Why Vectors?.- Act 2 Many.- 7. Many Quanta.- 8. Quantum Probability and Improbability.- 9. The Search for Pangloss.- 10. Quantum Set Algebra.- Act 3 One.- 11. Classical Spacetime.- 12. Semi-quantum Dynamics.- 13. Local Dynamics.- 14. Quantum Set Calculus.- 15. Quantum Groups and Operons.- Act 4 Nothing.- 16. Quantum Spacetime Net.- 17. Toolshed.