The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
Bryce Seligman Dewitt
David Deutsch
David Deutsch recommended this book in his book "The Fabric of Reality."
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The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics

The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics

Bryce Seligman Dewitt
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Bryce Seligman Dewitt
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In the realm of quantum mechanics, Bryce Seligman DeWitt's "The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics" stands as a monumental exploration of a universe far beyond our traditional understanding. At the heart of this groundbreaking work is a bold reimagining of quantum mechanics first proposed by Hugh Everett in 1957, challenging the very fabric of reality as we know it. DeWitt takes us on a riveting journey through a cosmos where the universe endlessly splits into a multitude of mutually unobservable yet equally real worlds. This interpretation denies the existence of a separate classical realm, proposing instead a universe where the state vector never collapses, painting a rigorously deterministic reality through the lens of quantum mechanics. DeWitt's masterful exposition, alongside Everett's original paper and contributions from other leading scholars, unfolds a narrative that is not just about the mechanics of the cosmos but about the very nature of reality itself. Each page invites readers into a reality composed of many worlds, where every measurement has a definite outcome, and the familiar statistical laws of quantum mechanics hold in most. Through a detailed exploration of the dynamical variables and the state vector, DeWitt demonstrates how the universe continually splits, giving rise to an ever-expanding mosaic of parallel realities. This book is not just a scholarly text; it is a gateway to contemplating the vast possibilities of the quantum universe, challenging readers to rethink their perceptions of reality and the universe's deterministic nature.

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Released
1973
11 Dec
Length
265
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David Deutsch recommended this book in his book "The Fabric of Reality."
— Bryce Seligman Dewitt, The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics

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