Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity: Metaphysical Intimations of Modern Physics

Maudlin, Tim

ISBN 10: 0631232214 / ISBN 13: 9780631232216

Published by Blackwell, 2002

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This book is clean, solid and in great shape! This is a softcover book with 281 pages including many illustrations. The binding is strong with all pages firmly attached. There are two page numbers written on the bottom of the first end paper. The pages are otherwise clean with no soiling or tears. The copyright page states 2002 Second Edition. The covers are clean with just a hint of edgewear. This book looks and feels great! We always ship in a sturdy cardboard box!

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity: Metaphysical Intimations of Modern Physics
• Publisher: Blackwell
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0631232214
• ISBN 13: 9780631232216
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: Second Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

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Synopsis

Modern physics was born from two great revolutions: relativity and the quantum theory. Relativity imposed a locality constraint on physical theories: since nothing can go faster than light, very distant events cannot influence one another. Only in the last few decades has it become clear that the quantum theory violates this constraint. The work of J.S. Bell has demonstrated that no local theory can return the predictions of quantum theory. Thus it would seem that the central pillars of modern physics are contradictory.

About the Author

Tim Maudlin is Professor of Philosophy at Rutgers University. He specializes in philosophy of science, especially philosophy of physics, metaphysics as informed by relativity and quantum theory, and the methodology of science.