Quantum Physics: Illusion Or Reality

Rae, Alastair

ISBN 10: 052126023X / ISBN 13: 9780521260237

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1986

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Synopsis:

In this book the author sets out to describe and discuss the philosophical foundations and conceptual problems encountered in the theory of quantum physics. The book describes the basic ideas of quantum physics and discusses both the long standing and the more modern conceptual problems. It then goes on to discuss the 'Measurement Problem' which arises when quantum physics is taken to be the fundamental theory of physics, applicable to large-scale physical systems as well as to atomic phenomena. Various attempts to resolve the resulting contradictions have led some physicists to suggest that human consciousness plays a unique role in the physical world and others to postulate that the physical universe is continually splitting into a huge number of copies of itself. Recent suggestions that quantum physics might be capable of explaining so-called paranormal phenomena are critically reviewed.

Review: 'Slim, lively, informal and immensely readable.' Paul Davies, The Times Higher Education Supplement

Bibliographic Details

Title: Quantum Physics: Illusion Or Reality
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1986
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Book Type: book