PHY491H1S/1491HS
Current Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics
Official description
Different interpretations of quantum mechanics are presented and discussed, comparing and contrasting the various approaches to understanding the formalism of the theory. We begin with “textbook quantum mechanics” and then discuss the Copenhagen view, operationalist quantum mechanics, hidden variable theories, Bohm-de Broglie theory, consistent histories, relational quantum mechanics, relative state approaches (many minds and many worlds), QBism, the interactional interpretation, and collapse theories.
- Prerequisite
- PHY456H1
- Co-requisite
- n.a.
- Exclusion
- n.a.
- Recommended preparation
- n.a.
- Textbook
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n/a some notes will be distributed.
- Breadth requirement
- BR=5
- Distribution requirement
- DR=SCI
- course title
- PHY491H1S/1491HS
- session
- winter
- year of study
- 4th year
- time and location
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24L: LEC0101: MW3, Room: MP134 24T: TUT0101: MW4, Room: MP134
- instructor
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