Protective Measurement and Quantum Reality

Protective measurements offer an intriguing method for measuring the wave function of a single quantum system. With contributions from leading physicists and philosophers of physics - including two of the original discoverers of this important method - this book explores the concept of protective measurement, investigating its broad applications and deep implications. Addressing both physical and philosophical aspects, it covers a diverse range of topics, including experimental possibility of protective measurements, connections with the PBR theorem, and the implications of protective measurements for understanding the nature of quantum reality. Including a clear and concise introduction to standard quantum mechanics, conventional measurements, and the fundamentals of protective measurements, this is a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers interested in the conceptual foundations of quantum mechanics.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107069637
• ISBN13: 9781107069633
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"