The Meaning of Quantum Theory

A Guide for Students of Chemistry and Physics

Baggott

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English

Oxford University Press
01 November 2000

Mathematics & Sciences; Philosophy of science; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory); Quantum & theoretical chemistry

In this book the author looks at the continuing debate about the meaning of quantum theory. The historical development of the theory is traced from the turn of the century through to the 1930's, and the famous debate between Niels Bohr and Albert Einstein. The book examines in detail the arguments that quantum theory is incomplete, as made by Einstein, Boris Podolsky, and Nathan Rosen; the development of Bell's theorem; and crucial experimental tests performed in the early 1980's. Alternative interpretations - pilot waves, quantum gravity, consciousness, many worlds, and God - are described in the closing chapter.

This book is aimed at graduate and senior undergraduate students of physics and chemistry taking quantum chemistry or quantum theory courses, and other scientists interested in the subject.

By: Baggott
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 399g
ISBN: 9780198555759
ISBN 10: 019855575X
Pages: 244
Publication Date: 01 November 2000
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Meaning of Quantum Theory: A Guide for Students of Chemistry and Physics

I can recommend it warmly. Baggott has a practised, informal, attractive style that renders the potentially turgid digestible ... , he gives a lucid, thoughtful, and helpful account of one of this century's great conundrums. The Times Higher Education Supplement