| Course: | LPS 241Q; Phil 241Q |
| Name: | Topics in the Foundations of Relativistic Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Field Theory |
| Description: | We will consider a number of related topics concerning
the foundations of relativistic quantum mechanics (RQM) and quantum
field theory (RQFT), including: (1) particle non-localizability
in RQM; (2) EPR and Bell type correlations in RQFT; (3) the status of
Reichenbach's "common cause principle" in RQFT; and (4) relativity theory
and the quantum "measurement problem". The seminar will be co-led
by Miklòs Rèdei who is currently visiting LPS from Budapest. It will be expected that participants are familiar with the basic mathematical formalism of (ordinary) quantum mechanics and special relativity. But prior study of RQM or RQFT will not be assumed. For further information and a syllabus, see the seminar webpage.
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