Livre | Chapitre
Can classical description of physical reality be considered complete?
pp. 375-386
Résumé
We propose a definition of physical objects that aims to clarify some in-terpretational problems in quantum mechanics. We claim that the transformations induced by an objective property of a physical system must leave invariant all the other objective properties of the same system. The uncertainty principle is understood as a natural consequence of the imbrication between objective properties and non-objective properties. It follows from the proposed definition that in classical mechanics non-objective properties are wrongly considered objective. We conclude that, unlike classical mechanics, quantum mechanics provides a complete objective description of physical systems.
Détails de la publication
Publié dans:
Bitbol Michel, Kerszberg Pierre, Petitot Jean (2009) Constituting objectivity: transcendental perspectives on modern physics. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 375-386
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4020-9510-8_23
Citation complète:
Catren Gabriel, 2009, Can classical description of physical reality be considered complete?. In M. Bitbol, P. Kerszberg & J. Petitot (eds.) Constituting objectivity (375-386). Dordrecht, Springer.