The Everett-Wheeler interpretation and the open future

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作者
Sudbery, Anthony [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ York, Dept Math, York YO10 5DD, N Yorkshire, England
来源
ADVANCES IN QUANTUM THEORY | 2011年 / 1327卷
关键词
Everett-Wheeler interpretation;
D O I
10.1063/1.3567480
中图分类号
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
I discuss the meaning of probability in the Everett-Wheeler interpretation of quantum mechanics, together with the problem of defining histories. To resolve these, I propose an understanding of probability arising from a form of temporal logic: the probability of a future-tense proposition is identified with its truth value in a many-valued and context-dependent logic. In short, probability is degree of truth. These ideas relate to traditional naive ideas of time and chance. Indeed, I argue that Everettian quantum mechanics is the only form of scientific theory that truly incorporates the perception that the future is open.
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页数:6
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