Quantized Detector Networks - The Theory of Observation

A novel and up-to-date approach to quantum mechanics that extends the standard formalism to cover the observer and their apparatus.

List of contents

Preface; Acronyms; 1. Introduction; 2. Questions and answers; 3. Classical bits; 4. Quantum bits; 5. Classical and quantum registers; 6. Classical register mechanics; 7. Quantum register dynamics; 8. Partial observations; 9. Mixed states and POVMs; 10. Double-slit experiments; 11. Modules; 12. Computerization and computer algebra; 13. Interferometers; 14. Quantum eraser experiments; 15. Particle decays; 16. Non-locality; 17. Bell inequalities; 18. Change and persistence; 19. Temporal correlations; 20. The Franson experiment; 21. Self-intervening networks; 22. Separability and entanglement; 23. Causal sets; 24. Oscillators; 25. Dynamical theory of observation; 26. Conclusions; Appendix; Index.

About the author

George Jaroszkiewicz is a mathematical physicist recently retired from the School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Nottingham. His research interests are focused on the fundamental differences between quantum and classical mechanics.

Product details

• Authors: George Jaroszkiewicz, George (University of Nottingham) Jaroszkiewicz, Jaroszkiewicz George
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.2023
• EAN: 9781009401425
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0940142-5
• Series: Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics; Cambridge Monographs on Mathem
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > General, dictionaries; SCIENCE / History, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, SCIENCE / Physics / Mathematical & Computational, Philosophy of Science, History of Science, Mathematical physics, Mathematical / Computational / Theoretical physics