Dickson, Michael (2007) Non-relativistic Quantum Mechanics. [Preprint]
Abstract
This essay is a discussion of the philosophical and foundational issues that arise in non-relativistic quantum theory. After introducing the formalism of the theory, I consider: characterizations of the quantum formalism, empirical content, uncertainty, the measurement problem, and non-locality. In each case, the main point is to give the reader some introductory understanding of some of the major issues and recent ideas.
| Item Type: | Preprint |
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| Additional Information: | This paper is a preprint versison of a paper by the same title that has appeared in the Handbook of The Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Physics, edited by Jeremy Butterfield and John Earman. |
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| Keywords: | quantum theory, quantum mechanics, measurement problem, uncertainty, nonlocality |
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| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics |
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| Depositing User: | Michael Dickson |
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| Date Deposited: | 27 Apr 2007 |
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| Last Modified: | 07 Oct 2010 11:15 |
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| Item ID: | 3321 |
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| URI: | http://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/3321 |
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