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
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