Coexistence of several interpretations of quantum mechanics and the fruitfulness of scientific works
Boyer, Thomas (2009) Coexistence of several interpretations of quantum mechanics and the fruitfulness of scientific works. In [2009] SPSP 2009: Society for Philosophy of Science in Practice (Minnesota, June 18-20, 2009).
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Abstract
The coexistence of several interpretations of one theory is considered through the example of non-relativistic quantum mechanics. The problem considered is whether physicists manage to work properly in spite of the several interpretations. The criterion adopted is the possibility of re-using others' works for another research: this is called "fruitfulness of works". It is argued that such a fruitfulness is possible between works made in different quantum interpretations.
| Keywords: | Fruitfulness of works, re-using works, quantum mechanics, coexistence of interpretations |
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| Subjects: | General Issues: Structure of Theories Specific Sciences: Physics: Quantum Mechanics |
| Conferences and Volumes: | [2009] SPSP 2009: Society for Philosophy of Science in Practice (Minnesota, June 18-20, 2009) |
| ID Code: | 4723 |
| Deposited By: | Boyer, Thomas |
| Deposited On: | 22 June 2009 |