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Interpretations

Current Quantum Mechanics (QM) describes experiments well,
physicist nevertheless disagree about physical meaning of
the fundamental concepts of QM. This disagreement started
with Einstein-Bohr debate and spawned several different interpretation of the same basic equations.

Sites in Interpretations

The Transactional Interpretation
A comprehensive review of the historical interpretations of quantum mechanics, as well as a new proposal
The Everett Interpretation FAQ
A set of frequently asked questions on Everett's many worlds approach to quantum mechanics
Many Worlds Quantum Theory
A collection of links to sites related to the many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics
The Copenhagen Interpretation
A review of the copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics
Everett's Relative-State Formulation of Quantum Mechanics
Describes Everett's attempt to solve the measurement problem by dropping the collapse dynamics from the standard von Neumann-Dirac theory of quantum mechanics. From the Stanford Encyclopedia.
Discussions with Einstein on Epistemological Problems in Atomic Physics
Report by Niels Bohr of his discussions with Albert Einstein over many years on the epistemological implications of quantum theory.
Measurement in Quantum Theory
Collapse of the wave function, role of the observer in QM; From the Stanford Encyclopedia, by Henry Krips.
On the Interpretation and Philosophical Foundation of QM
Historical Overview -objective randomness of the individual quantum
Interpretation and Philosophical Foundation of Quantum Mechanics
The epistemological paradigm on which we could build a foundation of quantum mechanics has not been found yet. (contains untranslated quotes in German).
Heisenberg's Physics and Philosophy
History of QM and Copenhagen Interpretation
Measurement in quantum mechanics FAQ
Lucid description of exisitng Interpretations and their problems, acessible to general public.
Directing the strokes of Ockham's razor
Skeptic (may be flippant but short) overview of the Interpretations
Realistic interpretations of QM
Readable description with historical and philosophical references.
Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
John Bell and Bohmian QM
Many-Worlds FAQ
This FAQ shows how quantum paradoxes are resolved by the "many-worlds" interpretation or metatheory of quantum mechanics. This FAQ does not seek to prove that the many-worlds interpretation is the "correct" quantum metatheory, merely to correct some of the common errors and misinformation on the subject.
The Kochen-Specker Theorem
From the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy by Carsten Held.
The Copenhagen Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
First interpretation of quantum mechanics due to Niels Bohr
The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
Interpretation of quantum mechanics due to Hugh Everett according to which many universes exist in parallel at the same space and time.
Relational Quantum Mechanics
An interpretation of quantum theory which discards the notions of absolute state of a system, absolute value of its physical quantities, or absolute event; from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy by Federico Laudisa and Carlo Rovelli.
Collapse Theories
Survey of the dynamical reduction program; from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy by Giancarlo Ghirardi.
In the beginning was the bit
An article in New Scientist about the latest ideas of Anton Zeilinger and Caslav Brukner.
Mangled Worlds Quantum Mechanics
Describes a variation on the many worlds interpretation in which the Born probability rule can be derived via finite world counting.
Quantum Reality
Brief exploration of issues surrounding Quantum Mechanics and reality.
Against Many Worlds Interpretation
A paper which indicates the Many Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics is invalid
A Survey on Bohmian Mechanics
Bohmian mechanics is the most obvious embedding of Schrodinger's equation into a completely coherent physical theory
The Ithaca Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
Criteria for a 'good' interpretation of QM
Indeterminism and the Bohm Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
In this essay it is argued that it is possible to subscribe to the Bohm interpretation of quantum mechanics without giving up indeterminism in nature.
This Quantum World
The website of Ulrich Mohrhoff and the Pondicherry interpretation of quantum mechanics

cross references

Science : Physics : Quantum Mechanics : Thought Experiments Science : Physics : Quantum Mechanics : Thought Experiments
Society : Philosophy : Philosophy of Science : Physics : Quantum Reality and Locality Society : Philosophy : Philosophy of Science : Physics : Quantum Reality and Locality
Society : Philosophy : Philosophy of Science : Physics : Seeds and Escapes Society : Philosophy : Philosophy of Science : Physics : Seeds and Escapes

other references

Society : Philosophy : Philosophy of Science : Physics : Mind-Body, Consciousness, Quantum Computing Society : Philosophy : Philosophy of Science : Physics : Mind-Body, Consciousness, Quantum Computing
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