AMATH 877Foundations of Quantum Theory
- Units
- 0.50
- Level
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Mathematics
- Subject
- Applied Mathematics
AMATH 877 as listed in the Fall 2025 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.
Review mathematical formulation of operational quantum theory; theory of measurements and decoherence; quantum-classical contrast; review of historical perspectives on interpretation, including EPR paradox; Bell's theorem, non-locality and contextuality; PBR theorem; selected topics including overviews of current interpretations of quantum mechanics and critical experiments in quantum foundations.
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