Barrett, Jeffrey A. (2000) On the Nature of Measurement Records in Relativistic Quantum Field Theory. [Preprint]

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Abstract

A resolution of the quantum measurement problem would require one to explain how it is that we end up with determinate records at the end of our measurements. Metaphysical commitments typically do real work in such an explanation. Indeed, one should not be satisfied with one's metaphysical commitments unless one can provide some account of determinate measurement records. I will explain some of the problems in getting determinate records in relativistic quantum field theory and pay particular attention to the relationship between the measurement problem and a generalized version of Malament's theorem.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Barrett, Jeffrey A.
Keywords:	relativistic quantum mechanics, measurement problem, field theory, Malament's theorem
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Fields and Particles Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Field Theory Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics Specific Sciences > Physics > Relativity Theory
Depositing User:	Jeffrey Barrett
Date Deposited:	13 Mar 2001
Last Modified:	07 Oct 2010 15:10
Item ID:	197
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Fields and Particles Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Field Theory Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics Specific Sciences > Physics > Relativity Theory
Date:	August 2000
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/197

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