Non-relativistic Quantum Mechanics

Dickson, Michael (2007) Non-relativistic Quantum Mechanics.

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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.

Keywords:	quantum theory, quantum mechanics, measurement problem, uncertainty, nonlocality
Subjects:	Specific Sciences: Physics: Quantum Mechanics
ID Code:	3321
Deposited By:	Dickson, Michael
Deposited On:	27 April 2007
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.