Popper and Bohr on Realism in Quantum Mechanics

Popper's program in the foundations of quantum mechanics defending objectivity and realism developed out of a profound dissatisfaction with the point of view associated with Bohr, which is usually designated the Copenhagen interpretation. Here I will argue that while Popper's aim is a nobl...

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Main Author: Don Howard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Quanta 2012-11-01
Series:Quanta
Online Access:http://quanta.ws/ojs/index.php/quanta/article/view/9