Quantum Mechanics and Interpretations of Probability Theory
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10706176 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Neal Grossman (University of Illinois Chicago, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1972 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 451-460 |
| Publication date | 1972-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Philosophy of Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0031-8248 • E-ISSN: 1539-767X |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1086/288467 |
| OpenAlex | W2016241722 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 6 |
Several philosophers of science have claimed that the conceptual difficulties of quantum mechanics can be resolved by appealing to a particular interpretation of probability theory. For example, Popper bases his treatment of quantum mechanics on the propensity interpretation of probability, and Margenau bases his treatment of quantum mechanics on the frequency interpretation of probability. The purpose of this paper is (i) to consider and reject such claims, and (ii) to discuss the question of whether the ψ -function refers to an individual system or to an ensemble of systems
Consistent histories · Epistemology · Interpretation (philosophy) · Interpretations of quantum mechanics · Minority interpretations of quantum mechanics · Physics · Probability amplitude · Probability theory · Quantum · Quantum dynamics · Quantum mechanics · Quantum probability · Quantum process · Quantum statistical mechanics · Relational quantum mechanics · Statistical physics · Statistics · Stochastic interpretation · Supersymmetric quantum mechanics · Theoretical physics · Computer Science · Mathematics · Philosophy · Philosophy and History of Science · Probability and Statistical Research · Quantum Mechanics and Applications
| Citations per year | 0.06 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1995 - 2004 (10) |
| Highly cited | No |