Time, Quantum Mechanics, and Probability
Saunders, Simon (1997) Time, Quantum Mechanics, and Probability.
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Abstract
The Everett interpretation of quantum mechanics has repeatedly been criticized on the grounds that probabilty makes no sense on its terms. These criticisms are considered in detail, and found to be wanting. I conclude that on the contrary the Everett interpretation provides a clear account of probability, and that its most radical feature, that it abandons a 1:1 relationship of identity over time, already has to be dealt with in classical physics.
| Commentary on: | Saunders, Simon (1994) Time, Quantum Mechanics, and Decoherence. |
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| EPrint Type: | Other |
| Keywords: | Problem of Measurement, Everett, Many Worlds, Probability, Personal identity |
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences: Probability/Statistics Specific Sciences: Physics: Quantum Mechanics Specific Sciences: Physics: Relativity Theory Specific Sciences: Physics: Statistical Mechanics/Thermodynamics |
| ID Code: | 465 |
| Deposited By: | Saunders, Simon W. |
| Deposited On: | 02 November 2001 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://users.ox.ac.uk/~lina0174/Part3uj(S).pdf |
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