Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity:

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.

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.

Preface to First Edition

vi

Preface to Second Edition

x

Introduction

1

(5)

Bell's Theorem: The Price of Locality

6

(23)

Appendix A: The GHZ Scheme

24

(5)

Relativity and Space-time Structure

29

(32)

Finger Exercise: Superluminal Matter Transport

61

(20)

Controlling the Connection: Signals

81

(44)

Appendix B: Bohmian Mechanics

116

(9)

Causation

125

(37)

Secret Messages

162

(27)

Points of View

189

(34)

Life in Elastic Space-time

223

(17)

Morals

240

(3)

An Overview of Quantum Mechanics

243

(25)

References

268

(5)

Index

273

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

FREE SHIPPING

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity: Metaphysical Intimations of Modern Physics, 2nd Edition

Summary

Author Biography

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials