Quantum Physics

CHAPTER15

Alternate Interpretations

In This Chapter

• One universe versus many worlds
• Restoring determinism with nonlocal hidden variables
• Redefining reality and logic
• The role of consciousness in determining reality

Trying to figure out the true meaning of quantum physics and the nature of reality is a tall order, as we began to see in the last chapter. Although a lot has been written and said on the subject in the last few decades, it’s worth noting that many practicing physicists would say most of this discussion is well outside the realm of physics.

If you just want to do physics—to utilize the laws of nature that apply to molecules, atoms, ...