Overview
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
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This book provides a thorough and up-to-date introduction to the philosophy of quantum physics. Although quantum theory is renowned for its spectacular empirical successes, controversial discussion about how it should be understood continue to rage today. In this volume, the authors provide an overview of its numerous philosophical challenges: Do quantum objects violate the principle of causality? Are particles of the same type indistinguishable and therefore not individual entities? Do quantum objects retain their identity over time? How does a compound quantum system relate to its parts? These questions are answered here within different interpretational approaches to quantum theory. Finally, moving to Quantum Field Theory, we find that the problem of non-locality is exacerbated.
Philosophy of quantum physics is aimed at philosophers with an interest in physics, while also serving to familiarize physicists with many of the essential philosophical questions of their subject.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
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 the
Exploration of complex systems.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Philosophy of Quantum Physics
Authors: Cord Friebe, Meinard Kuhlmann, Holger Lyre, Paul M. Näger, Oliver Passon, Manfred Stöckler
Translated by: William D. Brewer
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78356-7
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-78354-3Published: 09 July 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-08685-5Published: 05 January 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-78356-7Published: 21 June 2018
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 291
Number of Illustrations: 32 b/w illustrations
Topics: Quantum Physics, Philosophy of Science, History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics