Roberts, Bryan W. (2016) Three Myths About Time Reversal in Quantum Theory. Philosophy of Science.
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Many have suggested that the transformation standardly referred to as 'time reversal' in quantum theory is not deserving of the name. I argue on the contrary that the standard definition is perfectly appropriate, and is indeed forced by basic considerations about the nature of time in the quantum formalism.
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| Additional Information: | Forthcoming in Philosophy of Science | ||||||
| Keywords: | time reversal, quantum mechanics, arrow of time, symmetry | ||||||
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Physics Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Field Theory Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics Specific Sciences > Physics > Symmetries/Invariances |
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| Depositing User: | Bryan W. Roberts | ||||||
| Date Deposited: | 26 Jul 2016 13:24 | ||||||
| Last Modified: | 26 Jul 2016 13:24 | ||||||
| Item ID: | 12305 | ||||||
| Journal or Publication Title: | Philosophy of Science | ||||||
| Publisher: | OUP | ||||||
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Physics Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Field Theory Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics Specific Sciences > Physics > Symmetries/Invariances |
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| Date: | 2016 | ||||||
| URI: | https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/12305 |
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