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Quantum modal indeterminacy

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: The paper investigates the existence and the nature of quantum indeterminacy in a particular realist interpretation of quantum mechanics, that is, the Modal Hamiltonian Interpretation (MHI)-together with an ontology of properties for quantum systems. In doing so, it serves a twofold purpose. First, it advances the debate on quantum ontology by showing precisely how and why indeterminacy arises in a quantum world-as described by the MHI. Second, it offers a naturalistic example of genuine metaphysical indeterminacy, an example coming from our best physics.

Source: Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A

DOI: 10.1016/j.shpsa.2022.08.012

Author: Claudio Calosi

Institution: University of Geneva

Language: English

Topic: Quantum Mechanics and Applications

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,280

Funder: Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung