{"product_id":"quantized-detector-networks-the-theory-of-observation-paperback-softback-9781009401425","title":"Quantized Detector Networks; The Theory of Observation (Paperback \/ softback) 9781009401425","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\u003eExplores how the contextual nature of empirical truth and the laws of observation affect our understanding of quantum physics.\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\"\u003e9781009401425, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 27 July 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e390 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 16.8 x 2.1 cm, 0.68 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 more than a century. This book for graduate students and researchers gets to the root of the problem: how the contextual nature of empirical truth and the laws of observation 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, emphasizing the scientific principles rather than the mathematical modelling. Including key experiments and worked examples throughout, the author encourages the reader to focus on empirically sound concepts and avoid metaphysical speculation. Originally released in 2017, this title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.\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: Statistical physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Statistical physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Statistical%20physics%20%5BPHS%5D%22\"\u003ePHS\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":52414001676568,"sku":"9781009401425","price":30.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009401425i.jpg?v=1784335152","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/quantized-detector-networks-the-theory-of-observation-paperback-softback-9781009401425","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}