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The 1927 Solvay conference was perhaps the most important in the history of quantum theory. Contrary to popular belief, questions of interpretation were not settled at this conference. Instead, a range of sharply conflicting views were extensively discussed, including de Broglie's pilot-wave theory (which de Broglie presented for a many-body system), Born and Heisenberg's 'quantum mechanics' (which apparently lacked wave function collapse or fundamental time evolution), and Schrödinger's wave mechanics. Today, there is no longer a dominant interpretation of quantum theory, so it is important to re-evaluate the historical sources and keep the debate open. This book contains a complete translation of the original proceedings, with essays on the three main interpretations presented, and a detailed analysis of the lectures and discussions in the light of current research. This book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in physics and in the history and philosophy of quantum theory.
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- Published on: 2009-10-22
- Released on: 2009-10-22
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Review
"Overall, Quantum Theory at the Crossroads provides an important and inspirational history of quantum mechanics, being most valuable for its translation of the conference proceedings and its account of de Broglie's often neglected wave theory."
Martin Jähnert, Physics Today
"... Bacciagaluppi and Valentini have put together a most useful volume for historians and philosophers of physics alike. The excellent introduction and the important sources make this volume a most valuable contribution to the philosophy and history of quantum mechanics. It should be included in the reading list of every class on that subject, and it should be read by anyone who is concerned with the conceptual problems of quantum mechanics. I also recommend it to physicists who are looking for a good place to start reading about the historical emergence of interpretational problems of modern quantum theory."
Tilman Sauer, ISIS
'Considering the development of quantum mechanics, Quantum Theory at the Crossroads offers a very stimulating viewpoint as its authors take a rather polarizing stance. Overall, it provides an important and inspiring history of quantum mechanics, being most valuable for its translation of the conference proceedings and its account of de Broglie's often neglected pilot-wave theory.'
Martin Jähnert, Metascience
"... this book could play a role in guiding readers to the original works of de Broglie and Bohm, and ... promote a more open-minded appreciation of their contributions than is customary even now."
Contemporary Physics
"... the book is already a very important contribution to our understanding of the Fifth Solvay Conference. The translation of the proceedings will make the various voices of the various participants much more accessible to a wide audience, and the historical account of how the conference came to be, how the various participants thought about and prepared their own contributions, and how the proceedings themselves were prepared will be an eye-opener for many readers. The truth about the conference is far more interesting than the fictions that are usually promulgated, and the authors do an excellent job debunking those fictions. Perhaps the lesson to learn here is that contemplating the Fifth Solvay Conference is a bit like taking a Rorschach inkblot test. The authors' own contemplation is ambitious, thought provoking, delightfully detailed, and itself deserving of further contemplation."
MICHAEL DICKSON, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA for Philosophy of Science
"On the whole, the authors' arguments are well thought through and balanced. But in my opinion the most vital aspect of the book is that it highlights de Broglie's historical position and tries to understand why his achievements were neglected, and for this reason alone I would recommend this book."
Jan Faye, University of Copenhagen, Denmark for Centaurus
About the Author
Guido Bacciagaluppi is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Time, University of Sydney. His research interests lie mainly in the philosophy of physics. He has contributed significantly to the development and critique of modal interpretations of quantum mechanics, and he has since worked widely in various approaches to the foundations of quantum theory, as well as in the philosophy of probability and time and in the history of quantum mechanics.
Antony Valentini is a Research Associate in the Theoretical Physics Group, Imperial College London. He proposed that the universe began with a non-quantum distribution of hidden variables, which later relaxed to the quantum equilibrium state we see today. He has pioneered the development of new physics of quantum nonequilibrium, de Broglie-Bohm theory, and hidden-variables theories generally, and has explored its possible role in cosmology, black holes, and information theory. He also works in the history and philosophy of modern physics.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Sacred Texts
By Sammy
Being able to read the original papers presented by de Broglie and Schrodinger at the 1927 Solvay Conference, and the ensuing discussions, is thrilling. Realizing the depth of those early 20th century physicists' background in classical mechanics, electromagnetism and relativity is an education in itself. That alone would make this collection worth the stiff price. The expert, technical commentary by B & V is extremely valuable. A paperback edition for students is needed.
The book is a page-turner. OK I didn't slog through the lengthy paper by Bragg, but I should have.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Thorough and insightful scholarship
By Joshua J. Mattes
The book offers a critical perspective on some of the historical events that led to a premature (yet largely ongoing) "consensus" regarding the foundations of quantum theory. At the same time, the book serves as a joyous invitation to inquiry into this fascinating area of physics.
I've read a number of brief accounts of the 1927 Solvay Conference, and to a first approximation the picture they offer is "Bohr and Einstein argued while some other guys watched." This book offers a different perspective, which has the benefit of being supported by the actual text of the proceedings. The level of scholarship in this book seems excellent. In addition to the fascinating conference proceedings, the historical/physical analysis and perspective is interesting and often quite different from conventional accounts. In particular, the exposition of de Broglie's development of pilot-wave theory is quite thorough. While I certainly didn't share the common perception that de Broglie was some random hack who lucked into discovering a formula for particle wavelength, I had no idea how developed and sophisticated his ideas were. Furthermore, the book's analysis of Pauli's criticism was tremendously interesting. To be honest, I found most everything in the book to be really interesting (though I didn't read all parts with equal scrutiny).
I will have to strongly disagree with another reviewer who seems to imply that this subject is already thoroughly explored; to the contrary, I feel that the authors' analysis of the conference is rather unlike any other I've seen. Regarding the difficulty level: the book offers a detailed discussion of a scientific conference featuring some of the greatest minds of twentieth century physics discussing the details of quantum theory; I therefore find it absurd that somebody would criticize the book for not being accessible to a layperson with little to no physics background. However, one certainly doesn't need a Ph.D. in physics either. It seems to me that a solid understanding of undergraduate-level quantum mechanics would suffice to understand most of the more technical parts of the book. Also, I don't think a less-than-solid understanding of quantum mechanics would prevent somebody from enjoying large parts of the book, though much would still remain obscure to varying degrees.
Also, I commend Cambridge for the high production quality.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Five Stars
By bill burckel
terrific read
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