What Is Real
The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics
by Adam Becker
Recommended by Brian Cox and Ken Nakamura
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Quantum Physics, Physics, and Most Recommended Books.
"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." New York Times Book ReviewEvery physicist agrees quantum mechanics is among humanity's finest scientific achievements. But ask what it means, and the result will be a brawl. For a century, most physicists have followed Niels Bohr's solipsistic a...
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Quantum Physics, Physics, and Most Recommended Books.
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Ken Nakamura
“I finished "What is Real" by Adam Becker. It described a history of Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics. I have read several books on this subject, but this is the best one. | This great podcast from @seanmcarroll talking to David Albert about the measurement problem in Quantum Mechanics introduced me to a terrific book What is Real by Adam Becker. It’s fascinating on the history of QM, Bell’s theorem, Many Worlds ....”
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