Causality and Chance in Modern Physics

by David Bohm, Louis De Broglie

Overview

In this classic, David Bohm was the first to offer us his causal interpretation of the quantum theory. Causality and Chance in Modern Physics continues to make possible further insight into the meaning of the quantum theory and to suggest ways of extending the theory into new directions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780812210026
Publisher:	University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.
Publication date:	01/28/1971
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

David Bohm (1917-1992) was an American-born British theoretical physicist who developed a causal, nonlocal interpretation of quantum mechanics.

Table of Contents

PREFACE TO NEW EDITION, FOREWORD BY LOUIS DE BROGLIE, I CAUSALITY AND CHANCE IN NATURAL LAW, II CAUSALITY AND CHANCE IN CLASSICAL PHYSICS: THE PHILOSOPHY OF MECHANISM, III THE QUANTUM THEORY, IV ALTERNATIVE INTERPRETATIONS OF THE QUANTUM THEORY, V MORE GENERAL CONCEPT OF NATURAL LAW, INDEX

Editorial Reviews

'For those who know Bohm's work only through Wholeness and the Implicate Order then this is a fine primer. For those who want a well written, authoritative and stimulating understanding of the subject matter of causality and quantum physics then the reappearance of this work will provide them with the best.' - Michael Shallis, New Scientist

'Of exceptional importance. A genuine philosophy of nature, written by a physicist, it transcends the present interpretation of quantum mechanics and formulates a most stimulating hypothesis. A brilliant original elaboration of Prince Louis de Broglie's ideas.' - Hibbert Journal

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