Quantum Paradoxes

Author : F. Selleri
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400918627

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Quantum Paradoxes and Physical Reality by F. Selleri Pdf

Although the debate about the true nature of the quantum behavior of atomic systems has never ceased, there are two periods during which it has been particularly intense: the years that saw the founding of quantum mechanics and, increasingly, these modern times. In 1954 Max Born, on accepting the Nobel Prize for his 'fundamental researches in quantum mechanics', recalled the depth of the disagreements that divided celebrated quantum theorists of those days into two camps: . . . when I say that physicists had accepted the way of thinking developed by us at that time, r am not quite correct: there are a few most noteworthy exceptions - namely, among those very workers who have contributed most to the building up of quantum theory. Planck himself belonged to the sceptics until his death. Einstein, de Broglie, and Schriidinger have not ceased to emphasize the unsatisfactory features of quantum mechanics . . . . This dramatic disagreement centered around some of the most funda mental questions in all of science: Do atomic objects exist il1dependently of human observations and, if so, is it possible for man to understand correctly their behavior? By and large, it can be said that the Copenhagen and Gottingen schools - led by Bohr, Heisenberg, and Born, in particula- gave more or less openly pessimistic answers to these questions.

Author : Yakir Aharonov,Daniel Rohrlich
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527619122

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Quantum Paradoxes by Yakir Aharonov,Daniel Rohrlich Pdf

A Guide through the Mysteries of Quantum Physics! Yakir Aharonov is one of the pioneers in measuring theory, the nature of quantum correlations, superselection rules, and geometric phases and has been awarded numerous scientific honors. The author has contributed monumental concepts to theoretical physics, especially the Aharonov-Bohm effect and the Aharonov-Casher effect. Together with Daniel Rohrlich, Israel, he has written a pioneering work on the remaining mysteries of quantum mechanics. From the perspective of a preeminent researcher in the fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics, the text combines mathematical rigor with penetrating and concise language. More than 200 exercises introduce readers to the concepts and implications of quantum mechanics that have arisen from the experimental results of the recent two decades. With students as well as researchers in mind, the authors give an insight into that part of the field, which led Feynman to declare that "nobody understands quantum mechanics". * Free solutions manual available for lecturers at www.wiley-vch.de/supplements/

Author : G. Tarozzi,Alwyn van der Merwe
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400929470

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The Nature of Quantum Paradoxes by G. Tarozzi,Alwyn van der Merwe Pdf

For three days in April of 1985, Cesena (Italy) was the scene of a national conference which was convened, by the Assessorato alia Cultura of this town under the auspices of the Societa Italiana di Logica e Filosofia delle Scienze (SILFS), in order to celebrate two historical milestones: the centenary of the birth of Niels Bohr, who was to become the leader of the orthodox, or Copenhagen, interpretation of quantum theory, and the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of the most influential challenge to this interpretation which was contained in the well-known paper coauthored by Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen. The proceedings of the Cesena meeting, which are collected in the present volume, are intended to provide an exhaustive and panoramic view of the most recent investigations carried out by Italian scientists and philo sophers engaged in research on the foundations of quantum physics. What emerges is a critical review of, and alternative approaches to, the orthodox interpretation of the Copenhagen school.

Author : Andrei Y. Khrennikov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400914834

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Non-Archimedean Analysis: Quantum Paradoxes, Dynamical Systems and Biological Models by Andrei Y. Khrennikov Pdf

N atur non facit saltus? This book is devoted to the fundamental problem which arises contin uously in the process of the human investigation of reality: the role of a mathematical apparatus in a description of reality. We pay our main attention to the role of number systems which are used, or may be used, in this process. We shall show that the picture of reality based on the standard (since the works of Galileo and Newton) methods of real analysis is not the unique possible way of presenting reality in a human brain. There exist other pictures of reality where other num ber fields are used as basic elements of a mathematical description. In this book we try to build a p-adic picture of reality based on the fields of p-adic numbers Qp and corresponding analysis (a particular case of so called non-Archimedean analysis). However, this book must not be considered as only a book on p-adic analysis and its applications. We study a much more extended range of problems. Our philosophical and physical ideas can be realized in other mathematical frameworks which are not obliged to be based on p-adic analysis. We shall show that many problems of the description of reality with the aid of real numbers are induced by unlimited applications of the so called Archimedean axiom.

Author : Asif Ahmed Srabon
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783755453017

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Quantum Paradox by Asif Ahmed Srabon Pdf

Explore the mind-bending world of quantum physics and the enigma of time in " Quantum Paradox: The Mysteries of Time Unveiled" by Asif Ahmed Srabon. This book delves into entanglement, time travel, and paradoxes, unraveling the mysteries that have fascinated scientists and philosophers for ages. Get ready for a thought-provoking adventure that challenges your understanding of reality.

Author : Robert B. Griffiths
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2003-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521539293

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Consistent Quantum Theory by Robert B. Griffiths Pdf

Quantum mechanics is one of the most fundamental yet difficult subjects in physics. Nonrelativistic quantum theory is presented here in a clear and systematic fashion, integrating Born's probabilistic interpretation with Schrödinger dynamics. Basic quantum principles are illustrated with simple examples requiring no mathematics beyond linear algebra and elementary probability theory. The quantum measurement process is consistently analyzed using fundamental quantum principles without referring to measurement. These same principles are used to resolve several of the paradoxes that have long perplexed physicists, including the double slit and Schrödinger's cat. The consistent histories formalism used here was first introduced by the author, and extended by M. Gell-Mann, J. Hartle and R. Omnès. Essential for researchers yet accessible to advanced undergraduate students in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science, this book is supplementary to standard textbooks. It will also be of interest to physicists and philosophers working on the foundations of quantum mechanics.

Author : Lazar Mayants
Publisher : Taylor & Francis Group
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Paradoxes
ISBN : NWU:35556023170038

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Beyond the Quantum Paradox by Lazar Mayants Pdf

Physicists and philosophers have quarrelled frequently over the meaning of quantum physics and as yet there is still no agreement - the only aspect of quantum physics which they agree with is that it is connected with probability. Beyond the Quantum Paradox attempts to explain this argument in clear, non-mathematical language. Based on Professor Mayants' work over the past twenty-five years, the book attempts to explain what quantum mechanics is all about.

Author : Amarabhilash
Publisher : Pencil
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789358831290

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Eldens quest against darkness 3 by Amarabhilash Pdf

In the enchanting realm of Eldoria, where cosmic forces dance and destinies intertwine, a young hero named Elden embarks on a perilous journey against encroaching darkness. Born with a mysterious cosmic mark, Elden's path is guided by echoes of ancient prophecies and the symphony of cosmic energies. As he confronts otherworldly challenges and forms unbreakable bonds, Elden must unravel the secrets of his mark and unite a diverse group of individuals whose destinies are intertwined with his own. Together, they forge a cosmic resonance that spans dimensions, weaving a tapestry of unity to repel the encroaching shadows. In a saga of courage, connection, and cosmic harmonies, Elden's quest becomes a testament to the power of shared purpose and the intricate dance of cosmic forces.

Author : G.N. Afanasiev
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401146395

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Topological Effects in Quantum Mechanics by G.N. Afanasiev Pdf

Among the subjects covered in this volume are the topological effects of quantum mechanics, including Bohm-Aharonov and Aharonov-Casher effects and their generalisations; the toroidal moments, anapoles and their generalisations; the numerical investigation of Tonomura experiments testing the foundations of quantum mechanics; the time-dependent Bohm-Aharonov effect, the thorough study of toroidal solenoids and their use as effective transmitters of electromagnetic waves; and the topical questions of the Vavilov-Cherenkov radiation. Furthermore, concrete advice is given for the construction of magnetic and electric solenoids and the performance of experiments on the Bohm-Aharonov effect. In addition, properties of remarkable charge-current configurations and practical applications are studied. Audience: This volume will be of interest to postgraduate students and researchers dealing with new effective sources of electromagnetic waves.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : CORNELL:31924099663076

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Progress in Physics by Anonim Pdf

Author : Fondation Louis de Broglie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Physics
ISBN : UOM:39015026175359

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Annales de la Fondation Louis de Broglie by Fondation Louis de Broglie Pdf

Author : Vesselin Petkov
Publisher : Minkowski Institute Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781927763018

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From Illusions to Reality by Vesselin Petkov Pdf

The greatest mystery in the world is its very existence. In our intellectual development, we all reach a turning point when we start asking the perennial existential questions: "What is the world?"; "What am I?"; "What is the meaning of the existence of the world and myself?". As the German philosopher Schopenhauer put it: "The lower a man stands in intellectual respects the less of a riddle does existence seem to him... but, the clearer his consciousness becomes the more the problem grasps him in its greatness." This book explores what fundamental physics tells us about the physical world and how the scientific picture of what exists often differs disturbingly from the "common sense" view based on the way our senses reflect the world. Centuries-old illusions are identified by showing that they contradict experimentally-confirmed results of modern physics, which clears the way toward deeper understanding of reality. The greatest illusion that the world exists only at the present moment of time has been realized by many great thinkers, but so far the human race has been unable to free itself from it, prompting Einstein to write this: "the distinction between past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion." Getting rid of such stubbornly persistent illusions by open-mindedly examining the implications of modern physics for the physical world can help us rise above the fog of everyday life and see Nature the way she herself is.

Author : Guillaume Adenier,Theo M. Nieuwenhuizen
Publisher : American Institute of Physics
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-05
Category : Computers
ISBN : UOM:39015069183245

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Quantum Theory by Guillaume Adenier,Theo M. Nieuwenhuizen Pdf

This Växjö conference was devoted to the reconsideration of quantum foundations. Due to increasing research in quantum information theory, especially on quantum computing and cryptography, many questions regarding the foundations of quantum mechanics, which have long been considered to be exclusively of philosophical interest, nowadays play an important role in theoretical and experimental quantum physics.

Author : Rachel Wallace Garden
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Physics
ISBN : UCAL:B4264206

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Modern Logic and Quantum Mechanics, by Rachel Wallace Garden Pdf

Author : Tony Gonis,Antonios Gonis,Patrice E. A. Turchi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Coherence (Nuclear physics)
ISBN : UOM:39015055846359

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Decoherence and Its Implications in Quantum Computation and Information Transfer by Tony Gonis,Antonios Gonis,Patrice E. A. Turchi Pdf