Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity
Metaphysical Intimations of Modern Physics
3. Edition April 2011
312 Pages, Hardcover
Textbook
Short Description
Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity is recognized as the premier philosophical study of Bell's Theorem and its implication for the relativistic account of space and time. The third edition has been carefully updated to reflect significant developments. The book introduces philosophers to the relevant physics and demonstrates how philosophical analysis can help to resolve some of the problems, and requires no technical background in Physics. All of the physics is presented from first principles, and as much as possible is presented pictorially.
The third edition of Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity has been carefully updated to reflect significant developments, including a new chapter covering important recent work in the foundations of physics.
* A new edition of the premier philosophical study of Bell's Theorem and its implication for the relativistic account of space and time
* Discusses Roderich Tumiulka's explicit, relativistic theory that can reproduce the quantum mechanical violation of Bell's inequality.
* Discusses the "Free Will Theorem" of John Conway and Simon Kochen
* Introduces philosophers to the relevant physics and demonstrates how philosophical analysis can help inform physics
Preface to Second Edition
Preface to Third Edition
Introduction
1. Bell's Theorem: The Price of Locality
2. Relativity and Space-time Structure
3. Finger Exercise: Superluminal Matter Transport
4. Controlling the Connection: Signals
5. Causation
6. Secret Messages
7. Points of View
8. Life in Elastic Space-time
9. Morals
10. New Discoveries and Deeper Insights: The View from 2010
An Overview of Quantum Mechanics
References
Index
--Hilary Putnam, Harvard University
"The publication of the third edition of Tim Maudlin's classic book undoubtedly represents a most notable event. The richness and depth of the previous editions has been enhanced by the presentation of very recent and important investigation and debate concerning the most crucial problem of modern physics, i.e. the compatibility of Quantum Mechanics and Relativity. Reading this challenging and extremely deep book is a must for all people interested in the conceptual foundations of science."
--GianCarlo Ghirardi, Professor Emeritus, University of Trieste
Praise for the second edition
"Maudlin's book is outstanding, and is particularly remarkable for three central achievements: the clearest exposition of Bell's theorem I know of; a careful discussion of the (in)compatibility between the implications of that theorem and relativity; and astute suggestions for how one could deal with this problem. Maudlin is a professional philosopher who writes on this most fundamental issue of physics in a way that is far clearer than the work of most physicists."
--Jean Bricmont, University of Louvain
