The Oxford Handbook of the History of Quantum Interpretations (Hardcover)

Crucial to most research in physics, as well as leading to the development of inventions such as the transistor and the laser, quantum mechanics approaches its centenary with an impressive record. However, the field has also long been the subject of ongoing debates about the foundations and interpretation of the theory, referred to as the quantum controversy. This Oxford Handbook offers a historical overview of the contrasts which have been at the heart of quantum physics for the last 100 years. Drawing on the wide-ranging expertise of several contributors working across physics, history, and philosophy, the handbook outlines the main theories and interpretations of quantum physics. It goes on to tackle the key controversies surrounding the field, touching on issues such as determinism, realism, locality, classicality, information, measurements, mathematical foundations, and the links between quantum theory and gravity. This engaging introduction is an essential guide for all those interested in the history of scientific controversies and history of quantum physics. It also provides a fascinating examination of the potential of quantum physics to influence new discoveries and advances in fields such quantum information and computing.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Oxford Handbooks in Physics
Release date:	March 2022
General editors:	Olival Freire Jr (Full Professor of Physics and History of Physics)
Editors:	Guido Bacciagaluppi (Associate Professor) • Olivier Darrigol (OHST Research Fellow) • Thiago Hartz (Assistant Professor of History of Mathematics) • Christian Joas (Director, Niels Bohr Archive) • Alexei Kojevnikov (Professor) • Osvaldo Pessoa Jr (Professor of Philosophy of Science, FFLCH)
Dimensions:	253 x 176 x 55mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	1312
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-884449-5
Categories:	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
LSN:	0-19-884449-2
Barcode:	9780198844495

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