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Book SynopsisA novel interpretation of quantum mechanics, first proposed in brief form by Hugh Everett in 1957, forms the nucleus around which this book has developed. In his interpretation, Dr. Everett denies the existence of a separate classical realm and asserts the propriety of considering a state vector for the whole universe. Because this state vector nev
Trade Review"Peebles applies quantum theory, often in a simple, approximate way, to a variety of interesting problems... Could prove quite a rewarding book for the more able and motivated student."--New Scientist
Table of Contents*Frontmatter, pg. i*Preface, pg. v*Contents, pg. vii*The Theory of the Universal Wave Function, pg. 1*"Relative State" Formulation of Quantum Mechanics, pg. 141*Assessment of Everett's "Relative State" Formulation of Quantum Theory, pg. 151*Quantum Mechanics and Reality, pg. 155*The Many-Universes Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics, pg. 167*On the Interpretation of Measurement within the Quantum Theory, pg. 219*The Measurement of Relatives Frequency, pg. 229*References, pg. 253
