Published 1990 | Version v1
Book

An attempt to understand the many-worlds interpretation of quantum theory

Creators

  • 1. Durham Univ. (UK). Dept. of Mathematical Sciences

Description

This article explores the ''Many-worlds'' interpretation of quantum mechanics, and considers the importance of the relationship between conscious mind and experimental observations. Using the perspective offered here wave function collapse is not necessary for consistency, and experiments can be repeated. The difficulty with this perspective arises from the experimentally well-established probability rule of quantum theory. The final part of the article discusses probability and conscious choice and the need for a universal consciousness. (UK)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Adam Hilger.
Imprint Place
Bristol (UK)
ISBN
0-7503-0031-0
Imprint Title
Quantum theory without reduction
Imprint Pagination
170 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 151-160.

Conference

Title
International colloquium on quantum theory without reduction.
Dates
Apr 1989.
Place
Rome (Italy).

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
22010451
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CONTRACTION; ENERGY LEVELS; MAN; QUANTUM MECHANICS; SCHROEDINGER EQUATION; UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE; WAVE FUNCTIONS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS; EQUATIONS; FUNCTIONS; MAMMALS; MECHANICS; PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS; PRIMATES; VERTEBRATES; WAVE EQUATIONS