Foundations of Quantum Mechanics, an Empiricist Approach, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Fundamental Theories of Physics Series, Vol. 127

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Taking a new perspective provided by a generalization of the mathematical formalism encompassing positive operator-valued measures, this book views old and new problems of the foundations of quantum mechanics. It demonstrates the crucial role of the generalized formalism in fundamental issues and practical applications.

Preface. 1. Standard and generalized formalisms of quantum mechanics. 2. Empiricist and realist interpretations of quantum mechanics. 3. Quantum mechanical description of measurement, and the 'measurement problem'. 4. The Copenhagen interpretation. 5. The Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen problem. 6. Individual-particle and ensemble interpretations of quantum mechanics. 7. Generalized quantum mechanics. 8. Applications of generalized quantum mechanics. 9. The Bell inequality in quantum mechanics. 10. Subquantum or hidden-variables theories. A: Mathematical appendix. Bibliography. Index.