HPS 2825 - PHILOSOPHY OF QUANTUM THEORY

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the philosophical problems of quantum theory. Topics covered may include: the quantum measurement problem; non-locality, EPR, and Bell's inequality; the no-go results of Bell/Kochen/Specker, Gleason, and PBR; alternatives to quantum mechanics (such as dynamical-collapse theories and the de Broglie-Bohm theory); the Everett (many-worlds) interpretation and the role of decoherence; operationalist and psi-epistemic approaches to quantum theory. (Not all topics will be covered in all years.)
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: Grad LG/SNC Basis

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