The Role of Probability
- Probability is central to quantum mechanics, defining outcomes not as certainties but as possibilities.
- Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle demonstrates the inherent limitations of precise predictions in quantum systems.
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Arkady Plotnitsky’s Epistemology & Probability examines the philosophical foundations of quantum mechanics through the works of Bohr, Heisenberg, and Schrödinger. By exploring concepts like complementarity, uncertainty, and probability, the book challenges classical determinism and highlights the interplay between physics and epistemology, offering profound insights into reality and knowledge in modern science.
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