{"product_id":"quantized-detector-networks-the-theory-of-observation-hardback-9781107136236","title":"Quantized Detector Networks; The Theory of Observation (Hardback) 9781107136236","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eQuantized Detector Networks\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Theory of Observation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA novel and up-to-date approach to quantum mechanics that extends the standard formalism to cover the observer and their apparatus.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGeorge Jaroszkiewicz (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107136236, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 7 December 2017\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e386 pages, 45 b\/w illus.  8 tables\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 18 x 2.6 cm, 0.86 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eScientists have been debating the meaning of quantum mechanics for over a century. This book for graduate students and researchers gets to the root of the problem; the contextual nature of empirical truth, the laws of observation and how these impact on our understanding of quantum physics. Bridging the gap between non-relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum field theory, this novel approach to quantum mechanics extends the standard formalism to cover the observer and their apparatus. The author demystifies some of the aspects of quantum mechanics that have traditionally been regarded as extraordinary, such as wave-particle duality and quantum superposition, by emphasizing the scientific principles rather than the mathematical modelling involved. Including key experiments and worked examples throughout to encourage the reader to focus on empirically sound concepts, this book avoids metaphysical speculation and also alerts the reader to the use of computer algebra to explore quantum experiments of virtually limitless complexity.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Acronyms\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Questions and answers\u003cbr\u003e 3. Classical bits\u003cbr\u003e 4. Quantum bits\u003cbr\u003e 5. Classical and quantum registers\u003cbr\u003e 6. Classical register mechanics\u003cbr\u003e 7. Quantum register dynamics\u003cbr\u003e 8. Partial observations\u003cbr\u003e 9. Mixed states and POVMs\u003cbr\u003e 10. Double-slit experiments\u003cbr\u003e 11. Modules\u003cbr\u003e 12. Computerization and computer algebra\u003cbr\u003e 13. Interferometers\u003cbr\u003e 14. Quantum eraser experiments\u003cbr\u003e 15. Particle decays\u003cbr\u003e 16. Non-locality\u003cbr\u003e 17. Bell inequalities\u003cbr\u003e 18. Change and persistence\u003cbr\u003e 19. Temporal correlations\u003cbr\u003e 20. The Franson experiment\u003cbr\u003e 21. Self-intervening networks\u003cbr\u003e 22. Separability and entanglement\u003cbr\u003e 23. Causal sets\u003cbr\u003e 24. Oscillators\u003cbr\u003e 25. Dynamical theory of observation\u003cbr\u003e 26. Conclusions\u003cbr\u003e Appendix\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mathematical physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mathematical physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mathematical%20physics%20%5BPHU%5D%22\"\u003ePHU\u003c\/a\u003e], History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e], Philosophy of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20of%20science%20%5BPDA%5D%22\"\u003ePDA\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004171407640,"sku":"9781107136236","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107136236i_3aebfaa9-a66f-467b-a774-c62465860d46.jpg?v=1691362224","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/quantized-detector-networks-the-theory-of-observation-hardback-9781107136236","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}