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Philosophy of Physics II

Key information

  • Module code:

    6AANB054

  • Level:

    6

  • Semester:

      Autumn

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

Quantum mechanics is the most successful physics theory ever postulated, and yet its interpretation remains a matter of much debate; all viable interpretations have surprising and counter-intuitive consequences. This course will introduce the structure of quantum mechanics and the measurement problem, and will consider various ways of interpreting or changing quantum mechanics to make it more satisfactory, and the metaphysical consequences of each of these. We’ll also look at the strange non-locality that seems to be a consequence of the theory, and consider how it arises, and exactly what form it takes. 

Assessment details

Summative assessment: 1 x 3,000-word essay (100%)

Formative assessment: 1 x 2,500-word essay

Teaching pattern

One one-hour weekly lecture and one one-hour weekly seminar over ten weeks.

Subject areas

Department

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