Kiefer, Claus (2010). Can Quantum Theory be Applied to the Universe as a Whole? Found. Phys., 40 (9-10). S. 1410 - 1419. NEW YORK: SPRINGER. ISSN 0015-9018

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Abstract

I argue that quantum theory can, and in fact must, be applied to the Universe as a whole. After a general introduction, I discuss two concepts that are essential for my chain of arguments: the universality of quantum theory and the emergence of classical behaviors by decoherence. A further motivation is given by the open problem of quantum gravity. I then present the main ingredients of quantum cosmology and discuss their relevance for the interpretation of quantum theory. I end with some brief epistemological remarks.

Item Type: Journal Article
Creators:
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Kiefer, ClausUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
URN: urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-495561
DOI: 10.1007/s10701-010-9441-3
Journal or Publication Title: Found. Phys.
Volume: 40
Number: 9-10
Page Range: S. 1410 - 1419
Date: 2010
Publisher: SPRINGER
Place of Publication: NEW YORK
ISSN: 0015-9018
Language: English
Faculty: Unspecified
Divisions: Unspecified
Subjects: no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Physics, MultidisciplinaryMultiple languages
URI: http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/49556

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