New Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

Book Details

• Author: Alfred Lande

• Brand: Cambridge University Press

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 184

• Release Date: 03-12-2015

• ISBN: 9781107593541

• Languages: English

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches

About The Book

Originally published in 1965, The Dualistic View of Physics by Alfred Lande challenges the long-standing dualistic perspective in physics, which posits that beams of electrons can be understood as both discrete particles and waves. Lande argues that this duality is unnecessary, not only on methodological grounds but also from the standpoint of physics. By examining the shortcomings in the physical arguments that support dualism, Lande offers an alternative view that fully explains wave-like phenomena through a unitary particle theory of matter.

The book is structured around several important topics, including a critical analysis of the dualistic doctrine in the context of quantum mechanics and the origin of the quantum rules. Drawing on the quantum rule for the exchange of linear momentum, established by W. Duane in 1923, Lande demonstrates how this theory can account for wave-like behaviors without the need for dualism.

Aimed at students and scholars of the history of physics, this book provides a deep dive into the conceptual evolution of quantum theory and presents a compelling argument for a unified approach to understanding matter. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the philosophical and historical aspects of physics.