Quantum Paradoxes : Quantum Theory for the Perplexed
Yakir. Aharonov
Bok Engelsk 2008 · Electronic books.
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| Utgitt | Hoboken : : Wiley, , 2008.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (301 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Quantum Paradoxes; Contents; 1 The Uses of Paradox; 1.1 Paradox in Physics; 1.2 Errors; 1.3 Gaps; 1.4 Contradictions; 1.5 Overview of the Book; References; 2 How to Weigh a Quantum; 2.1 Why does the Color of the Light Change?; 2.2 Quanta; 2.3 Uncertainty Relations; 2.4 The Clock-in-the-Box Paradox; 2.5 From Inconsistency to Incompleteness; References; 3 Is Quantum Theory Complete?; 3.1 The Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Paradox; 3.2 Polarized Photons; 3.3 Quantum States and Observables; 3.4 Bell's Inequality; 3.5 Paradox and Beyond; References; 4 Phases and Gauges; 4.1 Two Paradoxical Procedures. - 10.3 The Aharonov-Bergmann-Lebowitz Formula10.4 The Arrow of Time Revisited; 10.5 Boundary Conditions on the Universe; References; 11 Superselection Rules; 11.1 Superselection Rule for Angular Momentum?; 11.2 T and Spin; 11.3 The Wick-Wightman-Wigner Argument; 11.4 Everything is Relative; 11.5 Superposing Charge States; References; 12 Quantum Slow Dance; 12.1 A Watched Pot Never Boils; 12.2 The Adiabatic Approximation; 12.3 Feynman Paths; 12.4 Classical Analogues; References; 13 Charges and Fluxons; 13.1 Hidden Momentum?; 13.2 Duality of the Aharonov-Bohm Effect. - 13.3 The Aharonov-Bohm Effect and Berry's Phase13.4 The Aharonov-Casher Effect; References; 14 Quantum Measurements and Relativity; 14.1 Collapse and Relativity; 14.2 Relativistic Constraints on Measurements; 14.3 Nonlocal Measurements; 14.4 Which Nonlocal Operators are Measurable?; 14.5 Measuring a Nonlocal Operator; 14.6 Collapse and Relativity Revisited; References; 15 How to Observe a Quantum Wave; 15.1 Dipole Paradox; 15.2 How not to Observe a Quantum Wave; 15.3 Protective Measurements; 15.4 Galilean Dialogue; 15.5 Protective Measurements and Causality; 15.6 Towards Quantum Field Theory. - 4.2 Classical and Quantum Phases4.3 Phase Meets Gauge; 4.4 The Aharonov-Bohm Effect; 4.5 Quantum Consistency and the Aharonov-Bohm Effect; 4.6 Flux Quantization; 4.7 Magnetoresistance; 4.8 Non-Abelian Phases; References; 5 Modular Variables; 5.1 A Lattice of Solenoids; 5.2 Non-overlapping Wave Packets; 5.3 Modular Momentum; 5.4 The xmod, pmod Representation; 5.5 Intimations of Nonlocality; References; 6 Nonlocality and Causality; 6.1 Causality and a Piston; 6.2 Quantum Effects Without Classical Analogues; 6.3 Modular Energy; 6.4 Reconciling the Irreconcilable; References. - 7 Quantum Measurements7.1 The Velocity Paradox; 7.2 A Quantum Measurement Paradigm; 7.3 Quantum Measurements and Uncertainty Relations; 7.4 Paradox Lost; References; 8 Measurement and Compensation; 8.1 Paradox Regained; 8.2 Compensating Forces; 8.3 Quantum Measurements of Noncanonical Observables; 8.4 Measuring the Electric Field; 8.5 Energy and Time; References; 9 Quantum Cats; 9.1 Schrödinger's Cat; 9.2 A Quantum Catalyst; 9.3 Quantum Concatenations; 9.4 A Quantum Catalog; References; 10 A Quantum Arrow of Time?; 10.1 A Quantum Card Trick; 10.2 Time Reversal. - References. - A Guide through the Mysteries of Quantum Physics!Yakir Aharonov is one of the pioneers in measuring theory, the nature of quantum correlations, superselection rules, and geometric phases and has been awarded numerous scientific honors. The author has contributed monumental concepts to theoretical physics, especially the Aharonov-Bohm effect and the Aharonov-Casher effect. Together with Daniel Rohrlich of the Weizmann Institute, Israel, he has written a pioneering work on the remaining mysteries of quantum mechanics. From the perspective of a preeminent researcher in the fundamental asp
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| ISBN | 3527403914. - 9783527403912
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