Die gegenwärtige Situation in der Quantenmechanik
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"Die gegenwärtige Situation in der Quantenmechanik" is Erwin Schrödinger’s 1935 paper in which he critically discusses the foundations of quantum mechanics and introduces the famous Schrödinger’s cat paradox.
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| Die gegenwärtige Situation in der Quantenmechanik canonical | 1 |
| Die gegenwärtige Situation in der Quantenmechanik (Schrödinger 1935 paper) | 1 |
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Target entity: Die gegenwärtige Situation in der Quantenmechanik Context triple: [Schrödinger's cat thought experiment, originalPublication, Die gegenwärtige Situation in der Quantenmechanik]
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Determinismus und Quantenmechanik
Determinismus und Quantenmechanik is a philosophical and foundational study of quantum mechanics by Grete Hermann that critically examines determinism and causality in the emerging quantum theory.
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Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics
The Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics is a foundational philosophical framework that emphasizes probabilistic wavefunctions, measurement-induced collapse, and the central role of observation in determining physical reality.
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Die naturphilosophischen Grundlagen der Quantenmechanik
"Die naturphilosophischen Grundlagen der Quantenmechanik" is a pioneering 1935 philosophical analysis of quantum mechanics by Grete Hermann that critically examines causality, determinism, and the interpretation of quantum theory.
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Recherches sur la théorie des quanta
Recherches sur la théorie des quanta is Louis de Broglie’s landmark doctoral thesis in which he introduced the revolutionary concept of matter waves, laying a foundation for wave mechanics and modern quantum theory.
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The Principles of Quantum Mechanics
The Principles of Quantum Mechanics is a foundational 1930 textbook by Paul Dirac that rigorously formalized quantum theory and introduced key concepts such as bra–ket notation.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Die gegenwärtige Situation in der Quantenmechanik Target entity description: "Die gegenwärtige Situation in der Quantenmechanik" is Erwin Schrödinger’s 1935 paper in which he critically discusses the foundations of quantum mechanics and introduces the famous Schrödinger’s cat paradox.
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A.
Determinismus und Quantenmechanik
Determinismus und Quantenmechanik is a philosophical and foundational study of quantum mechanics by Grete Hermann that critically examines determinism and causality in the emerging quantum theory.
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B.
Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics
The Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics is a foundational philosophical framework that emphasizes probabilistic wavefunctions, measurement-induced collapse, and the central role of observation in determining physical reality.
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C.
Die naturphilosophischen Grundlagen der Quantenmechanik
"Die naturphilosophischen Grundlagen der Quantenmechanik" is a pioneering 1935 philosophical analysis of quantum mechanics by Grete Hermann that critically examines causality, determinism, and the interpretation of quantum theory.
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D.
Recherches sur la théorie des quanta
Recherches sur la théorie des quanta is Louis de Broglie’s landmark doctoral thesis in which he introduced the revolutionary concept of matter waves, laying a foundation for wave mechanics and modern quantum theory.
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E.
The Principles of Quantum Mechanics
The Principles of Quantum Mechanics is a foundational 1930 textbook by Paul Dirac that rigorously formalized quantum theory and introduced key concepts such as bra–ket notation.
- F. None of above. chosen
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philosophy of physics paper
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scientific paper ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
highlight absurdity of naive application of quantum superposition to macroscopic systems
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question completeness of standard quantum mechanics description of reality ⓘ |
| author | Erwin Schrödinger ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication | Germany ⓘ |
| criticizes |
Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics
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orthodox interpretation of quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| discusses |
EPR paradox
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linked to:
Einstein–Podolsky–Rosen paradox
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| field |
foundations of quantum mechanics
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philosophy of science ⓘ quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
conceptual foundations of quantum theory
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macroscopic consequences of quantum superposition ⓘ relationship between theory and reality ⓘ |
| genre |
scientific critique
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theoretical physics ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeTitle | Die gegenwärtige Situation in der Quantenmechanik (Schrödinger 1935 paper) ⓘ |
| hasForm | journal article ⓘ |
| hasThoughtExperiment | cat in a box with a radioactive source and poison ⓘ |
| illustrates |
paradox of macroscopic superpositions
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problem of wavefunction collapse ⓘ tension between quantum theory and classical realism ⓘ |
| influenced |
debates on completeness of quantum mechanics
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development of realist interpretations of quantum mechanics ⓘ later discussions of quantum measurement problem ⓘ |
| introducesConcept |
Schrödinger's cat
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linked to:
Schrödinger's cat thought experiment
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| language | German ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
completeness of quantum mechanics
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entanglement ⓘ interpretation of quantum mechanics ⓘ measurement problem in quantum mechanics ⓘ superposition principle ⓘ |
| notableFor |
critical analysis of quantum mechanics
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formulation of Schrödinger's cat thought experiment ⓘ influence on philosophy of quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1935 ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
entangled states
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macroscopic object in quantum theory ⓘ quantum state ⓘ superposition of states ⓘ wavefunction ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
EPR paper "Can Quantum-Mechanical Description of Physical Reality Be Considered Complete?"
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linked to:
Einstein–Podolsky–Rosen paradox
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| timePeriod | 20th century ⓘ |
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Schrödinger's cat thought experiment
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Die gegenwärtige Situation in der Quantenmechanik
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Die gegenwärtige Situation in der Quantenmechanik (Schrödinger 1935 paper)
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linked to: Die gegenwärtige Situation in der Quantenmechanik