This book discusses a link between statistical theory and quantum theory based on the concept of epistemic processes – which can be e.g. statistical investigations or quantum mechanical measurements, and refer to processes that are used to gain knowledge about something. The book addresses a range of topics, including a derivation of the Born formula from reasonable assumptions, a derivation of the Schrödinger equation in the one-dimensional case, and a discussion of the Bell inequality from an epistemic perspective. The book describes a possible epistemic foundation of quantum theory. Lastly, it presents a general philosophical discussion of the approach, which, principally speaking, is not restricted to the micro-world. Hence the book can also be seen as a motivation for further research into quantum decision theory and quantum models for cognition. The book will benefit a broad readership, including physicists and statisticians interested in the foundation of their disciplines, philosophers of science and graduate students, and anyone with a reasonably good background in mathematics and an open mind.
Produkteigenschaften
- Artikelnummer: 9783319950679
- Medium: Buch
- ISBN: 978-3-319-95067-9
- Verlag: Springer International Publishing
- Erscheinungstermin: 10.10.2018
- Sprache(n): Englisch
- Auflage: 1. Auflage 2018
- Produktform: Gebunden, HC runder Rücken kaschiert
- Gewicht: 448 g
- Seiten: 164
- Format (B x H x T): 160 x 241 x 16 mm
- Ausgabetyp: Kein, Unbekannt
- Nachauflage: 978-3-030-81922-4