Entanglement, Information, and the Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics by Gregg

Description: Entanglement, Information, and the Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics by Gregg Jaeger This book explores entanglement and information and their role in the quantum world. Key experiments and thought experiments in the history of quantum physics are considered, as is a range of interpretations of quantum mechanics that illuminate microphysics. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Entanglement was initially thought by some to be an oddity restricted to the realm of thought experiments. However, Bells inequality delimiting local - havior and the experimental demonstration of its violation more than 25 years ago made it entirely clear that non-local properties of pure quantum states are more than an intellectual curiosity. Entanglement and non-locality are now understood to ?gure prominently in the microphysical world, a realm into which technology is rapidly hurtling. Information theory is also increasingly recognized by physicists and philosophers as intimately related to the foun- tions of mechanics. The clearest indicator of this relationship is that between quantum information and entanglement. To some degree, a deep relationship between information and mechanics in the quantum context was already there to be seen upon the introduction by Max Born and Wolfgang Pauli of the idea that the essence of pure quantum states lies in their provision of probabilities regarding the behavior of quantum systems, via what has come to be known as the Born rule. The signi?cance of the relationship between mechanics and information became even clearer with Leo Szilards analysis of James Clerk Maxwells infamous demon thought experiment. Here, in addition to examining both entanglement and quantum infor- tion and their relationship, I endeavor to critically assess the in?uence of the study of these subjects on the interpretation of quantum theory. Back Cover This book explores the nature of quantum entanglement and quantum information and their role in the quantum world. Their relations to a number of key experiments and thought experiments in the history of quantum physics are considered, as is a range of interpretations of quantum mechanics that have been put forward as a means of understanding the fundamental nature of microphysics - the traditionally accepted domain of quantum mechanics - and in some cases, the universe as a whole. In this way, the book reveals the deep significance of entanglement and quantum information for our understanding of the physical world. This book is a major accomplishment and invaluable contribution -- Arkady Plotnitsky An encyclopedic treatment of conceptual quantum mechanics as seen from a very up-to-date point of view --Tom Toffoli A mine of ideas for physicists, philosophers, and all intellectuals interested in this scientific revolution -- Giacomo Mauro DAriano Author Biography After graduating in mathematics, philosophy, and physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Gregg Jaeger undertook his doctoral work in physics at Boston University under Abner Shimony, with whom he discovered new complementarity relations in quantum interferometry. He currently holds a professorship at Boston University, where he has offered courses in the mathematics, natural science, and philosophy departments. His recent research has focused on decoherence, entanglement theory, quantum computing, and quantum cryptography. Table of Contents Superposition, Entanglement, and Limits of Local Causality.- Quantum Measurement, Probability, and Logic.- Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics.- Information and Quantum Mechanics. Review From the reviews:"As the title suggests, this book focuses on interpreting quantum mechanics in light of entanglement and information theory. … provides an introduction to entanglement and the mathematics of quantum mechanics. … Summing Up: Recommended. Academic libraries serving upper-division undergraduates through researchers/faculty." (E. Kincanon, Choice, Vol. 47 (7), March, 2010)"The book under review … summarize and compare the most important ideas in the interpretation of quantum mechanics, and to explore both how these ideas may be altered by recent developments in quantum information, and how interpretational issues may inform the operational goals of quantum information. … contains a great deal of interesting material about both the history and the philosophy of the interpretation of quantum mechanics, which is well worth reading. … of interest to students of the foundations of quantum mechanics … ." (Todd A. Brun, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2012 a) Long Description Entanglement was initially thought by some to be an oddity restricted to the realm of thought experiments. However, Bells inequality delimiting local - havior and the experimental demonstration of its violation more than 25 years ago made it entirely clear that non-local properties of pure quantum states are more than an intellectual curiosity. Entanglement and non-locality are now understood to ?gure prominently in the microphysical world, a realm into which technology is rapidly hurtling. Information theory is also increasingly recognized by physicists and philosophers as intimately related to the foun- tions of mechanics. The clearest indicator of this relationship is that between quantum information and entanglement. To some degree, a deep relationship between information and mechanics in the quantum context was already there to be seen upon the introduction by Max Born and Wolfgang Pauli of the idea that the essence of pure quantum states lies in their provision of probabilities regarding the behavior of quantum systems, via what has come to be known as the Born rule. The signicance of the relationship between mechanics and information became even clearer with Leo Szilards analysis of James Clerk Maxwells infamous demon thought experiment. Here, in addition to examining both entanglement and quantum infor- tion and their relationship, I endeavor to critically assess the inuence of the study of these subjects on the interpretation of quantum theory. Review Quote From the reviews: SAs the title suggests, this book focuses on interpreting quantum mechanics in light of entanglement and information theory. provides an introduction to entanglement and the mathematics of quantum mechanics. Summing Up: Recommended. Academic libraries serving upper-division undergraduates through researchers/faculty. (E. Kincanon, Choice, Vol. 47 (7), March, 2010) Feature Accessible introduction to essential quantum phenomena and their implications Shows that non-locality and other quantum puzzles are more than mere intellectual curiosities Addresses the interests of both physicists and philosophers Describes features of the microphysical world that future technologies will exploit Details ISBN3642100708 Author Gregg Jaeger Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Series The Frontiers Collection Year 2010 ISBN-10 3642100708 ISBN-13 9783642100703 Format Paperback Publication Date 2010-10-22 Imprint Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Place of Publication Berlin Country of Publication Germany DEWEY 530.12 Short Title ENTANGLEMENT INFO & THE INTERP Language English Media Book Pages 307 Illustrations XIV, 307 p. 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