Quantum Worlds : Perspectives on the Ontology of Quantum Mechanics

Quantum theory underpins much of modern physics. However there are many unsettled conceptual and philosophical problems in the interpretation of quantum mechanics. This book provides interdisciplinary, comprehensive and up-to-date perspectives on these problems written by eminent researchers from the fields of physics and philosophy.

Quantum theory underpins much of modern physics and its implications draw the attention of industry, academia and public funding agencies. However there are many unsettled conceptual and philosophical problems in the interpretation of quantum mechanics which are a matter of extensive debate. These hotly debated topics include the meaning of the wave function, the nature of the quantum objects, the role of the observer, the non-locality of the quantum world, and the emergence of classicality from the quantum domain. Containing chapters written by eminent researchers from the fields of physics and philosophy, this book provides interdisciplinary, comprehensive and up-to-date perspectives of the problems related to the interpretation of quantum theory. It is ideal for academic researchers in physics and philosophy working on the ontology of quantum mechanics.