Foundations of quantum mechanics, an empiricist approach

Publication date: 25 February 2003

Published in: Fundamental Theories of Physics (Search for Journal in Brave)

General and philosophical questions in quantum theory (81P05) Research exposition (monographs, survey articles) pertaining to quantum theory (81-02) Quantum measurement theory, state operations, state preparations (81P15)

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