{"product_id":"interpreting-quantum-mechanics-modern-foundations-hardback-9781009261555","title":"Interpreting Quantum Mechanics; Modern Foundations (Hardback) 9781009261555","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eInterpreting Quantum Mechanics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eModern Foundations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAddressing important philosophical problems in quantum mechanics, with material appropriate for both non-experts and experts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDavid W. Snoke (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009261555, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 16 May 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e340 pages\u003cbr\u003e26.2 x 18.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.81 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'David Snoke's new book provides an interpretation of quantum mechanics based on common sense and aimed towards an experimental physicist. A number of tricky theoretical concepts are explained in a simple and comprehensible way, which could only have been achieved through a profound and critical study. The book contains a good amount of the author's highly original thoughts, based on his own research experience.' Alexey Kavokin, Westlake University\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis novel text directly addresses common claims and misconceptions around quantum mechanics and presents a fresh and modern understanding of this fundamental and essential physical theory. It begins with a non-mathematical introduction to some of the more controversial topics in the foundations of quantum mechanics. For those more familiar with the theoretical framework of quantum mechanics, the text moves on to a general introduction to quantum field theory, followed by a detailed discussion of cutting-edge topics in this area such as decoherence and spontaneous coherence. Several important philosophical problems in quantum mechanics are considered, and their interpretations are compared, notably the Copenhagen and many-worlds interpretations. The inclusion of frequent real-world examples, such as superconductors and superfluids, ensures the book remains grounded in modern research. This book will be a valuable resource for students and researchers in both physics and the philosophy of science interested in the foundations of quantum mechanics.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. A Non-Mathematical Exposition of Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Field Theory: 1. It's all fields and waves\u003cbr\u003e 2. How fields generate particles\u003cbr\u003e 3. Jumpy detectors\u003cbr\u003e 4. Nonlocality\u003cbr\u003e 5. Alternative interpretations of quantum mechanics\u003cbr\u003e 6. Decoherence and collapse\u003cbr\u003e 7. Quantum mechanics and our view of reality\u003cbr\u003e 8. Quantum mechanics and technology\u003cbr\u003e Epilogue\u003cbr\u003e Appendix A. Summary of quantum interpretations\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Basic Results of Quantum Mechanics: 9. Schr¨odinger equation calculations\u003cbr\u003e 10. Comparing classical and quantum systems\u003cbr\u003e Part III. A short course in quantum field theory: 11. Preliminary mathematics\u003cbr\u003e 12. Boson quantization\u003cbr\u003e 13. Fermion quantization\u003cbr\u003e 14. Transition rules\u003cbr\u003e 15. Feynman diagrams\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Mathematical Considerations of Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics: 16. Mathematical considerations of quantum interpretations\u003cbr\u003e 17. Entanglement in a classical system\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Decoherence, Spontaneous Coherence, and Spontaneous Collapse: 18. Irreversibility in unitary quantum field theory\u003cbr\u003e 19. Decoherence in quantum field theory\u003cbr\u003e 20. Spontaneous coherence: lasers, superfluids, and superconductors\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Quantum physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Quantum physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Quantum%20physics%20%5Bquantum%20mechanics%20\u0026amp;%20quantum%20field%20theory%5D%20%5BPHQ%5D%22\"\u003equantum mechanics \u0026amp; quantum field theory PHQ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52462988296472,"sku":"9781009261555","price":42.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009261555i.jpg?v=1785544413","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/interpreting-quantum-mechanics-modern-foundations-hardback-9781009261555","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}