Top : Science : Physics : Quantum Mechanics :
Interpretations
Websites
Explains quantum entanglement, without math, with pictures.
site exerpt
Quantum Entanglement These pages explain quantum entanglement by way of colourful pictures, helpful analogies, and absolutely no math. To understand quantum entanglement, several ideas and words must be explained, especially the idea of a photon. The photon is a key concept in...A comprehensive review of the historical interpretations of quantum mechanics, as well as a new proposal
site exerpt
The Transactional Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics This paper was originally published in Reviews of Modern Physics 58, 647-688, July (1986 It is copyrighted 169;1986) by John G. Cramer and the American Institute of Physics and may not be reproduced without permission. Reproduction of single printed copies...A set of frequently asked questions on Everett's many worlds approach to quantum mechanics
site exerpt
The Everett Interpretation Permission to copy in its entirety granted for non-commercial purposes. CONTENTS: Q0 Why this FAQ? Q1 Who believes in many-worlds? Q2 What is many-worlds? Q3 What are the alternatives to many-worlds? Q4 What is a world Q5 What is a...A review of the copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics
site exerpt
TIQM: 2.0 The Copenhagen Interpretation As was implied in the introduction, we consider the theory of quantum mechanics to be divisible into a formalism and an interpretation. We will assume for the purposes of the present work that the formalism of quantum mechanics is correct...Report by Niels Bohr of his discussions with Albert Einstein over many years on the epistemological implications of quantum theory.
site exerpt
Discussions with Einstein on Epistemological Problems in Atomic Physics Einstein to the progress of natural philosophy and are acknowledging the indebtedness of our whole generation for the guidance his genius has given us, I thought much of the best way of explaining how much I owe to him for...The epistemological paradigm on which we could build a foundation of quantum mechanics has not been found yet. (contains untranslated quotes in German).
http://www.ap.univie.ac.at/users/Anton.Zeilinger/philosop.html
Skeptic (may be flippant but short) overview of the Interpretations
site exerpt
Directing the strokes of Ockham's razor Quantum computers provide irresistible evidence that the multiverse is real. I replied to the list: J.W.Burton will correct me if I'm wrong, I'm sure. Quantum computers do nothing of the kind. They provide yet another experimental proof (and exploitation of)...Readable description with historical and philosophical references.
http://www.tuwien.ac.at/cms/wh/mw/home.html
John Bell and Bohmian QM
site exerpt
No attempt will be made here to explain what mathematical physics is about. There is no general agreement even among the experts. Moreover, this field of research is regarded as somewhat dubious by many physicists. However, the following words of...This FAQ shows how quantum paradoxes are resolved by the "many-worlds" interpretation or metatheory of quantum mechanics. This FAQ does not seek to prove that the many-worlds interpretation is the "correct" quantum metatheory, merely to correct some of the common errors and misinformation on the subject.
site exerpt
The Everett Interpretation What are the alternatives to many-worlds? Q4 What is a world Q5 What is a measurement? Q6 Why do worlds split? What is decoherence? Q7 When do worlds split? Q8 When does Schrodinger's cat split? Q9 What is sum-over-histories? Q10...An article in New Scientist about the latest ideas of Anton Zeilinger and Caslav Brukner.
site exerpt
New Scientist: In the beginning was the bit In the beginning was the bit Illustration: Aude Van Ryn And after that came the rest of the weird world, says Hans Christian von Baeyer NOBODY understands quantum mechanics lamented Richard Feynman. But Anton Zeilinger at the University of Vienna...Describes a variation on the many worlds interpretation in which the Born probability rule can be derived via finite world counting.
site exerpt
Mangled Worlds Quantum Mechanics This variation on the many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics allows us to derive the Born probability rule via finite world counting and no new physics. One of the deepest questions in physics is this: what exactly happens during a...Brief exploration of issues surrounding Quantum Mechanics and reality.
http://www.quantum.bowmain.com/Quantum_Reality.htm
A paper which indicates the Many Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics is invalid
http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/9703089
Bohmian mechanics is the most obvious embedding of Schrodinger's equation into a completely coherent physical theory
http://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9504010
Criteria for a 'good' interpretation of QM
http://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9609013
In this essay it is argued that it is possible to subscribe to the Bohm interpretation of quantum mechanics without giving up indeterminism in nature.
http://www.pericson.com/writings/bohmindeterminism/
The website of Ulrich Mohrhoff and the Pondicherry interpretation of quantum mechanics
site exerpt
ThisQuantumWorld.com In the interpretation he has put forth, Mohrhoff has shown us a thought-provoking and original view of the way that, according to quantum mechanics, the world can be Louis Marchildon (Foundations of Physics 34, 59-73, 2004) Does quantum mechanics need...Many world theories - Overview by M. Gardener Notes of a Fringe-Watcher (Skeptical Inquirer September 2001)
site exerpt
Multiverses and Blackberries; Notes of a Fringe-Watcher (Skeptical Inquirer September 2001) You can help by making a tax-deductible donation! Skeptical Inquirer Subscribe to the magazine for science and reason for the Internet price of $19.95 Index of Articles List of Online Articles Skeptical Briefs Join CSICOP as an associate member to...Papers and collections of thoughts on informational or Bayesian interpretions of quantum states by Christopher Fuchs.
http://netlib.bell-labs.com/who/cafuchs/index.html