PhilSci Archive

Empty Waves in Bohmian Quantum Mechanics

Lewis, Peter J. (2006) Empty Waves in Bohmian Quantum Mechanics. In: [2006] Philosophy of Science Assoc. 20th Biennial Mtg (Vancouver) > PSA 2006 Contributed Papers.

[img] Microsoft Word (.doc)
Download (78Kb)

    Abstract

    There is a recurring line of argument in the literature to the effect that Bohm’s theory fails to solve the measurement problem. I show that this argument fails in all its variants. Hence Bohm’s theory, whatever its drawbacks, at least succeeds in solving the measurement problem. I briefly discuss a similar argument that has been raised against the GRW theory

    Export/Citation:EndNote | BibTeX | Dublin Core | ASCII/Text Citation (Chicago) | HTML Citation | OpenURL
    Social Networking:
    Share |
    Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (UNSPECIFIED)
    Keywords: Quantum mechanics, measurement problem, pilot wave, Bohm, many worlds, GRW.
    Subjects: Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
    Conferences and Volumes: [2006] Philosophy of Science Assoc. 20th Biennial Mtg (Vancouver) > PSA 2006 Contributed Papers
    Depositing User: Peter J. Lewis
    Date Deposited: 06 Sep 2006
    Last Modified: 07 Oct 2010 11:14
    Item ID: 2899
    URI: http://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/2899

    Actions (login required)

    		 View Item

    Document Downloads