A new interpretation of quantum mechanics and its consequences in epistemology

A rather recent interpretation of quantum mechanics, known under the various names of consistent histories, decohering histories, or logical interpretation, has brought interpretation into a standard deductive theory and is now investigated in many places. A key difference with the Copenhagen interpretation is the status of classical physics, now derived completely from quantum principles in both its dynamical and logical aspects. After describing briefly this new interpretation in its essentials, leaving aside technical details, it is shown how its consequences in epistemology differ drastically from the familiar outcomes of the Copenhagen interpretation, leading in particular to a well-defined theory of knowledge. Some more speculative philosophical consequences associated with the unsolved problem of actuality are also mentioned.     

Towards a Neo-Copenhagen Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics

The Copenhagen interpretation is critically considered. A number of ambiguities, inconsistencies and confusions are discussed. It is argued that it is possible to purge the interpretation so as to obtain a consistent and reasonable way to interpret the mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics, which is in agreement with the way this theory is dealt with in experimental practice. In particular, the essential role attributed by the Copenhagen interpretation to measurement is acknowledged. For this reason it is proposed to refer to it as a neo-Copenhagen interpretation.     

新型高速视频图像记录判读系统

介绍了新型高速视频图像记录判读系统的特点、组成和功能,并采用了一种改进的自动判读方法.该系统利用集成在高速CMOS摄像机上的存储器记录数字视频序列图像,并利用高速接口下载到计算机移动硬盘或可读写光盘上,以供事后使用判读软件对记录的图像进行分析处理.运用数学形态学图像处理方法滤除二值图像的噪声,较好地实现了清晰提取目标边界的目的.针对自动判读与半自动判读的不同要求,采用不同的细分技术.在现有分辨率的情况下,达到对目标边缘亚像元级定位的目的,显著提高测量准确度.对其他类似系统的研制有一定的借鉴作用.     

Cosmology and the pilot wave interpretation of quantum mechanics

Bell has recently revived the pilot wave interpretation of de Broglie and Bohm as a possible scheme for interpreting wave functions in quantum cosmology. I argue that the pilot wave interpretation cannot be applied consistently to systems whose wave functions split into macroscopically distinguishable states. At some stage the pilot wave interpretation must either tacitly invoke wave function reduction in the same manner as the Copenhagen interpretation, or else abandon locality by requiring physical particles to move faster than light. Consequently, the many-worlds interpretation is the only known realist interpretation of the quantum mechanical formalism which can be extended to quantum cosmology.     

Quantum mechanics without the projection postulate and its realistic interpretation

It is widely held that quantum mechanics is the first scientific theory to present scientifically internal, fundamental difficulties for a realistic interpretation (in the philosophical sense). The standard (Copenhagen) interpretation of the quantum theory is often described as the inevitable instrumentalistic response. It is the purpose of the present article to argue that quantum theory doesnot present fundamental new problems to a realistic interpretation. The formalism of quantum theory has the same states—it will be argued—as the formalisms of older physical theories and is capable of the same kinds of philosophical interpretation. This result is reached via an analysis of what it means to give a realistic interpretation to a theory. The main point of difference between quantum mechanics and other theories—as far as the possibilities of interpretation are concerned—is the special treatment given tomeasurement by the projection postulate. But it is possible to do without this postulate. Moreover, rejection of the projection postulate does not, in spite of what is often maintained in the literature, automatically lead to the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics. A realistic interpretation is possible in which only the reality ofone (our) world is recognized. It is argued that the Copenhagen interpretation as expounded by Bohr is not in conflict with the here proposed realistic interpretation of quantum theory.     

Experimental Repeal of the Speed Limit for Gravitational, Electrodynamic, and Quantum Field Interactions

General relativity has a geometric and a field interpretation. If angular momentum conservation is invoked in the geometric interpretation to explain experiments, the causality principle is violated. The field interpretation avoids this problem by allowing faster-than-light propagation of gravity in forward time. All existing experiments are in agreement with that interpretation. This implies the existence of real superluminal propagation and communication of particles and fields, free of causality problems. The introduction of real physical faster-than-light propagation into gravitation, electrodynamics and quantum theory has important consequences for physics.     

Representation of the spin in the Dirac equation for the electron

The conventional interpretation of the spin matrices contained in the Dirac equation for the electron is considered to be mostly unintelligible in the operational sense. It is shown that it appears that the interpretation is often illogical. The necessity of a more comprehensible interpretation of the concerned equation is implied.     

Geometry of gauge fields for extended objects

A geometric interpretation of gauge field for extended objects is given. This interpretation is a generalization of the interpretation of electrodynamics based on connections in principal fibre bundles. Only the geometry of gauge fields is formulated. Field dynamics and interaction of the fields with extended objects will be studied separately.     

基于光学图像的目标姿态判读处理

 采用摄像测量方法获取目标的飞行姿态是目前靶场主要测量手段之一。目标姿态可以用目标轴线在空间的方位来描述,即姿态的判读处理就是要提取线的空间位置。在进行图像判读处理时除采用传统的基于点的判读处理手段外,还应根据不同的目标类型采用不同的判读处理方法,文中给出了基于首尾两点的判读处理、基于线的判读处理和基于模型的三种判读处理方法,有效解决了不同类型目标的判读处理问题。     

Relation of a New Interpretation of Stochastic Differential Equations to Ito Process

Stochastic differential equations (SDE) are widely used in modeling stochastic dynamics in literature. However, SDE alone is not enough to determine a unique process. A specified interpretation for stochastic integration is needed. Different interpretations specify different dynamics. Recently, a new interpretation of SDE is put forward by one of us. This interpretation has a built-in Boltzmann-Gibbs distribution and shows the existence of potential function for general processes, which reveals both local and global dynamics. Despite its powerful property, its relation with classical ones in arbitrary dimension remains obscure. In this paper, we will clarify such connection and derive the concise relation between the new interpretation and Ito process. We point out that the derived relation is experimentally testable.     

Relativistic Quantum Mechanics and the Bohmian Interpretation

No Heading Conventional relativistic quantum mechanics, based on the Klein-Gordon equation, does not possess a natural probabilistic interpretation in configuration space. The Bohmian interpretation, in which probabilities play a secondary role, provides a viable interpretation of relativistic quantum mechanics. We formulate the Bohmian interpretation of many-particle wave functions in a Lorentz-covariant way. In contrast with the nonrelativistic case, the relativistic Bohmian interpretation may lead to measurable predictions on particle positions even when the conventional interpretation does not lead to such predictions.     

An Introduction to Many Worlds in Quantum Computation

The interpretation of quantum mechanics is an area of increasing interest to many working physicists. In particular, interest has come from those involved in quantum computing and information theory, as there has always been a strong foundational element in this field. This paper introduces one interpretation of quantum mechanics, a modern ‘many-worlds’ theory, from the perspective of quantum computation. Reasons for seeking to interpret quantum mechanics are discussed, then the specific ‘neo-Everettian’ theory is introduced and its claim as the best available interpretation defended. The main objections to the interpretation, including the so-called “problem of probability” are shown to fail. The local nature of the interpretation is demonstrated, and the implications of this both for the interpretation and for quantum mechanics more generally are discussed. Finally, the consequences of the theory for quantum computation are investigated, and common objections to using many worlds to describe quantum computing are answered. We find that using this particular many-worlds theory as a physical foundation for quantum computation gives several distinct advantages over other interpretations, and over not interpreting quantum theory at all.     

Causal interpretation of the modified Klein-Gordon equation

A consistent causal interpretation of the Klein-Gordon equation treated as a field equation has been developed, and leads to a model of entities described by the Klein-Gordon equation, i.e., spinless, massive bosons, as objectively existing fields. The question arises, however, as to whether a causal interpretation based on a particle ontology of the Klein-Gordon equation is also possible. Our purpose in this article will be to indicate, by making what we believe is a best possible attempt at developing a particle interpretation of the Klein-Gordon equation, that such an interpretation is untenable. To resolve the nonpositive-definite probability density difficulties with the Klein-Gordon equation, we modify this equation by the introduction of an evolution parameter. We base our subsequent considerations on this modified Klein-Gordon equation. Partly to motivate the need for a relativistic causal interpretation and partly to give emphasis to aspects of the causal interpretation often overlooked, we begin our article with a brief historical survey of the causal interpretation.Other work commitments prevented publication of this article in the special issue ofFoundations of Physics in honor of Prof. J. P. Vigier. I would nevertheless like to dedicate this work to Prof. Vigier in recognition of this untiring contributions to the causal interpretation in particular and to the foundations of physics in general. I take this opportunity to thank Prof. Vigier for his help during my Royal Society fellowship spent at the Institut Henri Poincaré in the academic year 1988–1989.     

Quantum adiabatic approximation,quantum action,and Berry's phase

An alternative interpretation of the quantum adiabatic approximation is presented. This interpretation is based on the ideas originally advocated by Bohm in his quest for establishing a hidden variable alternative to quantum mechanics. It indicates that the validity of the quantum adiabatic approximation is a sufficient condition for the separability of the quantum action function in the time variable. The implications of this interpretation for Berry's adiabatic phase and its semi-classical limit are also discussed.     

高速红外图像判读系统设计研究

针对实时跟踪领域事后图像判读处理数据量大、时间冗长的问题，提出了一种新型高速图像判读系统．该系统基于多线程乒乓缓冲技术，实现了图像加载、显示及处理三项工作相互独立和并行执行．通过对红外图像进行灰度拉伸，预处理，亚像元插值细分等操作，有效提高了判读准确度．实验表明，该判读系统提高了数字图像判读系统的工作效率，大大缩短了数据处理时向．     

Statistical interpretation of the Planck constant and the uncertainty relation

A statistically founded derivation of the quanta of energy is presented, which yields the Planck formula for the mean energy of the blackbody radiation without making use of the quantum postulate. The derivation presupposes an ensemble of particles and leads to a statistical interpretation of the Planck constant, which is defined and discussed. By means of the proposed interpretation ofh and as an application of it, the quantum uncertainty relation is derived classically and results as a statistical inequality. On the whole this paper is compatible with the statistical ensemble interpretation of quantum mechanics.     

Remarks on Mohrhoff's Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics

In a recently proposed interpretation of quantum mechanics, U. Mohrhoff advocates original and thought-provoking views on space and time, the definition of macroscopic objects, and the meaning of probability statements. The interpretation also addresses a number of questions about factual events and the nature of reality. The purpose of this note is to examine several issues raised by Mohrhoff's interpretation, and to assess whether it helps providing solutions to the long-standing problems of quantum mechanics.