Published June 1, 2010 | Version v1
Journal article

Quantum theory - essential from cosmos to consciousness

Creators

  • 1. Institut fuer Didaktik der Physik, FB Physik J. W. Goethe-Universitaet Frankfurt/Main Mail: Karl-Mangold-Str. 13, D-81245 Muenchen (Germany)

Description

Quantum theory is the most successful physical theory. About one third of the gross national product in the developed countries results from its applications. But very often quantum theory is still declared as 'crazy' or 'not understandable'. However, quantum theory has a clear mathematical structure that expresses well-known experiences from every day life: A whole is often more than the sum of its parts, and not only the facts also the possibilities can act. If such structures become important then the consequences differ from the models of classical physics which rests on the fundamental differences between matter and motion, material and force, localization and extension, fullness and emptiness. From quantum theory one can learn that all these differences are useful in many cases but are not fundamental. There are equivalences between them, and these can be extended even to the equivalence between matter, energy and abstract quantum information. It is cosmological funded and is denominated as 'Protyposis' to avoid the connotation of information and meaning. Protyposis enables a fundamentally new understanding of matter which can be seen as 'formed', 'condensed' or 'designed' abstract quantum information. One result of the Protyposis is a derivation of Einstein's equations from the abstract quantum information. Another consequence is the ontological reality of the mind and its connection to a brain which can be explained without any dualistic model.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/237/1/012011

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online)
Journal Volume
237
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
[9 p.]
ISSN
1742-6596

Conference

Title
14. international symposium on symmetries in science
Dates
19-24 Jul 2009
Place
Bregenz (Austria)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
42047103
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BRAIN; EINSTEIN FIELD EQUATIONS; QUANTUM INFORMATION; QUANTUM MECHANICS; UNIVERSE
Descriptors DEC
BODY; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; EQUATIONS; FIELD EQUATIONS; INFORMATION; MECHANICS; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS