The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics: A Fundamental Exposition by

Description: The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics by Bryce Seligman Dewitt, Neill Graham A novel interpretation of quantum mechanics, first proposed in brief form by Hugh Everett in 1957, forms the nucleus around which this book has developed. In his interpretation, Dr. Everett denies the existence of a separate classical realm and asserts the propriety of considering a state vector for the whole universe. Because this state vector nev FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A novel interpretation of quantum mechanics, first proposed in brief form by Hugh Everett in 1957, forms the nucleus around which this book has developed. In his interpretation, Dr. Everett denies the existence of a separate classical realm and asserts the propriety of considering a state vector for the whole universe. Because this state vector never collapses, reality as a whole is rigorously deterministic. This reality, which is described jointly by the dynamical variables and the state vector, is not the reality customarily perceived; rather, it is a reality composed of many worlds. By virtue of the temporal development of the dynamical variables, the state vector decomposes naturally into orthogonal vectors, reflecting a continual splitting of the universe into a multitude of mutually unobservable but equally real worlds, in each of which every good measurement has yielded a definite result, and in most of which the familiar statistical quantum laws hold. The volume contains Dr.Everetts short paper from 1957, "Relative State Formulation of Quantum Mechanics," and a far longer exposition of his interpretation, entitled "The Theory of the Universal Wave Function," never before published. In addition, other papers by Wheeler, DeWitt, Graham, and Cooper and Van Vechten provide further discussion of the same theme. Together, they constitute virtually the entire world output of scholarly commentary on the Everett interpretation. Originally published in 1973. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Table of Contents *Frontmatter, pg. i*Preface, pg. v*Contents, pg. vii*The Theory of the Universal Wave Function, pg. 1*"Relative State" Formulation of Quantum Mechanics, pg. 141*Assessment of Everetts "Relative State" Formulation of Quantum Theory, pg. 151*Quantum Mechanics and Reality, pg. 155*The Many-Universes Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics, pg. 167*On the Interpretation of Measurement within the Quantum Theory, pg. 219*The Measurement of Relatives Frequency, pg. 229*References, pg. 253 Review "Peebles applies quantum theory, often in a simple, approximate way, to a variety of interesting problems... Could prove quite a rewarding book for the more able and motivated student."--New Scientist Long Description A novel interpretation of quantum mechanics, first proposed in brief form by Hugh Everett in 1957, forms the nucleus around which this book has developed. In his interpretation, Dr. Everett denies the existence of a separate classical realm and asserts the propriety of considering a state vector for the whole universe. Because this state vector never collapses, reality as a whole is rigorously deterministic. This reality, which is described jointly by the dynamical variables and the state vector, is not the reality customarily perceived; rather, it is a reality composed of many worlds. By virtue of the temporal development of the dynamical variables, the state vector decomposes naturally into orthogonal vectors, reflecting a continual splitting of the universe into a multitude of mutually unobservable but equally real worlds, in each of which every good measurement has yielded a definite result, and in most of which the familiar statistical quantum laws hold. The volume contains Dr.Everetts short paper from 1957, "Relative State Formulation of Quantum Mechanics," and a far longer exposition of his interpretation, entitled "The Theory of the Universal Wave Function," never before published. In addition, other papers by Wheeler, DeWitt, Graham, and Cooper and Van Vechten provide further discussion of the same theme. Together, they constitute virtually the entire world output of scholarly commentary on the Everett interpretation. Originally published in 1973. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Review Quote "Peebles applies quantum theory, often in a simple, approximate way, to a variety of interesting problems.... Could prove quite a rewarding book for the more able and motivated student." -- New Scientist Details ISBN069161895X Pages 266 Publisher Princeton University Press Year 2015 ISBN-10 069161895X ISBN-13 9780691618951 Format Paperback Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Edited by Bryce Seligman Dewitt DEWEY 530.12 Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title MANY WORLDS INTERPRETATION OF Language English Media Book Author Neill Graham Translated from English Publication Date 2015-03-08 UK Release Date 2015-03-08 NZ Release Date 2015-03-08 US Release Date 2015-03-08 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Alternative 9780691081267 AU Release Date 2015-05-18 Subtitle A Fundamental Exposition by Hugh Everett, III, with Papers by J. A. Wheeler, B. S. DeWitt, L. N. Cooper and D. Van Vechten, and N. Graham Series Princeton Series in Physics We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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