Quantum Structural Studies. Classical Emergence From The Quantum Level

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The structural aspects of composite quantum systems in the foundation, interpretation and application of quantum theory is an increasingly prominent topic of physics research. As an emerging field, it seeks to understand the origins of the classical world of experience from the quantum level. Quantum Structural Studies presents conceptual fundamentals and mathematical methods for investigating the structuring of quantum systems into subsystems. Split into four sections, the topics covered include the historical and philosophical aspects of quantum structures, specific interpretive approaches and ontologies, and alternative methodological approaches to quantum mechanics. Questions addressed are: Can the classically relevant degrees of freedom (such as the center of mass) be considered physically realistic, and if so, in what sense? In what sense might various emergent structures be relevant for the transition from the quantum description to the classical? Do suggested new approaches describe phenomenology and proposals for new experiments? Specialists, graduate students and researchers seeking an introduction to the field of emergent structures and new directions for research and experimentation can use this book to find up-to-date representative texts and reviews. Readership: Specialists, graduate students and researchers seeking an introduction to the field of emergent structures in physics.

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Published by World Scientiic Publishing Europe Ltd. 57 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9HE Head oice: 5 Toh Tuck Link, Singapore 596224 USA oice: 27 Warren Street, Suite 401-402, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Kastner, Ruth E., 1955– editor. | Jeknić-Dugić, Jasmina, editor. | Jaroszkiewicz, George, editor. Title: Quantum structural studies : classical emergence from the quantum level / edited by, Ruth E. Kastner (University of Maryland, College Park, USA), Jasmina Jeknić-Dugić (University of Niš, Serbia), George Jaroszkiewicz (The University of Nottingham, UK). Description: Hackensack, NJ : World Scientiic, [2016] | Includes bibliographical references and index. Identiiers: LCCN 2016032484| ISBN 9781786341402 (hc ; alk. paper) | ISBN 1786341409 (hc ; alk. paper) Subjects: LCSH: Quantum systems. | Quantum theory. | Degree of freedom. | Atomic structure. Classiication: LCC QC174.13 .Q35 2016 | DDC 530.12--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016032484 British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Copyright © 2017 by World Scientiic Publishing Europe Ltd. All rights reserved. This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage and retrieval system now known or to be invented, without written permission from the Publisher. For photocopying of material in this volume, please pay a copying fee through the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc., 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, USA. In this case permission to photocopy is not required from the publisher. Desk Editors: Herbert Moses/Mary Simpson Typeset by Stallion Press Email: [email protected] Printed in Singapore About the Editors Ruth E. Kastner received her BS, cum laude with high honors in physics, and after picking up an MS in physics from the University of Maryland, College Park, in 1992, decided to pursue her interest in the foundational aspects being studied at the UMCP Philosophy Department. She received her PhD in Philosophy (History and Philosophy of Science) with Jeffrey Bub as her dissertation advi
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