The Modal Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998)

According to the modal interpretation, the standard mathematical framework of quantum mechanics specifies the physical magnitudes of a system, which have definite values. Probabilities are assigned to the possible values that these magnitudes may adopt. The interpretation is thus concerned with physical properties rather than with measurement results: it is a realistic interpretation (in the sense of scientific realism). One of the notable achievements of this interpretation is that it dissolves the notorious measurement problem. The papers collected here, together with the introduction and concluding critical appraisal, explain the various forms of the modal interpretation, survey its achievements, and discuss those problems that have yet to be solved. Audience: Philosophers of science, theoretical physicists, and graduate students in these disciplines.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science, 60
Release date:	November 2012
First published:	1998
Editors:	Dennis Dieks • Pieter E. Vermaas
Dimensions:	240 x 160 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	381
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
ISBN-13:	978-9401061353
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Quantum physics (quantum mechanics) > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Physical chemistry > General Books > Philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	9401061351
Barcode:	9789401061353

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