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Description: A Philosopher's Understanding of Quantum Mechanics: Possibilities and Impossibilities of a Modal InterpretationPieter E. Vermaas Cambridge University Press Hardcover Unused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page. EAN: 9780521651080 Published 28/01/2000 Language: English This book is about how to understand quantum mechanics by means of a modal interpretation. Modal interpretations provide a general framework within which quantum mechanics can be considered as a theory that describes reality in terms of physical systems possessing definite properties. Quantum mechanics is standardly understood to be a theory about probabilities with which measurements have outcomes. Modal interpretations are relatively new attempts to present quantum mechanics as a theory which, like other physical theories, describes an observer-independent reality. In this book, Pieter Vermaas summarises the results of this work. The book will be of great value to undergraduates, graduate students and researchers in philosophy of science, and physics departments with an interest in learning about modal interpretations of quantum mechanics. 1. Introduction 2. Quantum mechanics 3. Modal interpretations Part I. Formalism 4. The different versions 5. The full property ascription 6. Joint property ascriptions 7. Discontinuities, instabilities and other bad behaviour 8. Transition probabilities 9. Dynamical autonomy and locality Part II. Physics 10. The measurement problem 11. The Born rule Part III. Philosophy 12. Properties, states, measurement outcomes and effective states 13. Holism versus reductionism 14. Possibilities and impossibilities 15. Conclusions. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3276057RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.

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Title: A Philosopher's Understanding of Quantum Mechanics: Possibilities

ISBN: 0521651085

Pages: 308

Number of Pages: 308 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: A Philosopher's Understanding of Quantum Mechanics: Possibilities and Impossibilities of a Modal Interpretation

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Publication Year: 2000

Subject: Science, Physics

Item Height: 244 mm

Item Weight: 690 g

Type: Textbook

Author: Pieter E. Vermaas

Item Width: 170 mm

Format: Hardcover

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