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Epistemic Processes A Basis for Statistics and Quantum Theory
Título:
Epistemic Processes A Basis for Statistics and Quantum Theory
ISBN:
9783319950686
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Edición:
1st ed. 2018.
PRODUCTION_INFO:
Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
Descripción física:
XI, 164 p. 1 illus. online resource.
Síntesis:
This book discusses a link between statistical theory and quantum theory based on the concept of epistemic processes - which can be e.g. statistical investigations or quantum mechanical measurements, and refer to processes that are used to gain knowledge about something. The book addresses a range of topics, including a derivation of the Born formula from reasonable assumptions, a derivation of the Schrödinger equation in the one-dimensional case, and a discussion of the Bell inequality from an epistemic perspective. The book describes a possible epistemic foundation of quantum theory. Lastly, it presents a general philosophical discussion of the approach, which, principally speaking, is not restricted to the micro-world. Hence the book can also be seen as a motivation for further research into quantum decision theory and quantum models for cognition. The book will benefit a broad readership, including physicists and statisticians interested in the foundation of their disciplines, philosophers of science and graduate students, and anyone with a reasonably good background in mathematics and an open mind.
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