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The Development Of Quantum Technologies Has Seen A Tremendous Upsurge In Recent Years, And The Theory Of Bell Nonlocality Has Been Key In Making These Technologies Possible. Bell Nonlocality Is One Of The Most Striking Discoveries Triggered By Quantum Theory. It States That In Some Situations, Measurements Of Physical Systems Do Not Reveal Pre-existing Properties; Rather, The Property Is Created By The Measurement Itself. In 1964, John Bell Demonstrated That The Predictions Of Quantum Theory Are Incompatible With The Assumption That Outcomes Are Predetermined. This Phenomenon Has Been Observed Beyond Any Doubt In The Last Decades. It Is An Observation That Is Here To Stay, Even If Quantum Theory Were To Be Replaced In The Future. This Text Is A Logical, Rather Than Historical, Presentation Of Nonlocality And Its Applications. Valerio Scarani. This Edition Also Issued In Print: 2019. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the theoretical framework and physical implications of Bell nonlocality, a core concept in modern quantum mechanics. Valerio Scarani, a physicist specializing in quantum information, provides a logical exposition of how quantum measurements challenge the assumption of pre-existing physical properties. The text argues that Bell nonlocality is a robust, experimentally verified phenomenon that serves as a foundational pillar for the development of contemporary quantum technologies.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Mathematical derivations of Bell inequalities and their violations.
- Analysis of the incompatibility between quantum predictions and local realism.
- Applications of nonlocality in quantum communication and cryptography.
Scope Limits
- The text prioritizes a logical and mathematical presentation over a chronological history of the field.
- It does not provide an exhaustive survey of all interpretations of quantum mechanics beyond the scope of nonlocality.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this work as a rigorous and focused resource for students and researchers seeking a clear, logical entry point into the mechanics of nonlocality. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which assumes a foundational understanding of quantum physics.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191830321
ISBN-13:
9780191830327
Science
Academic
Bells theorem
Quantum Theory
Physics
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