Perspectives on the Molecular Microworld

Hans Primas, Harald Atmanspacher A, Anton Amann +1 more

Preface -- Instead of a 'Festschrift' A. Amann, et al. The Primas Effect: On Quanta and Beyond U. Muller-Herold. Hans Primas and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance R.R. Ernst. Fragments of an Algebraic Quantum Mechanics Program for Theoretical Chemistry A. Amann, U. Muller-Herold. Matter. C*- and W*-Algebras of Observables, Their Interpretations, and the Problem of Measurement A. Amann, H. Atmanspacher. Temporal Nonlocality G. Mahler. Macroscopic Purification of States by Interactions H. Narnhofer, W. Thirring. Macroscopic Quantum Phenomena at the SQUID A. Rieckers. The Geometry of Quantum Probabilities K. Gustafson. Probability and Quantum Dynamics E.C.G. Sudarshan. Perspectives on the Molecular Microworld D.H. Rouvray. The Science of Matter: Fascination and Limits C.P. Enz. Mind. Holism A. Shimony. Concepts of Reality: Primas' Nonstandard Realism B. d'Espagnat. Relative Onticity H. Atmanspacher, F. Kronz. Rationalism, Determinism, Freedom V. Hosle. Cuts and Symbols W. Just. Reflections on the Foundations of Quantum Theory C.F. von Weizsacker. Appendices. Publications by Hans Primas (until 1998). List of Contributors. Index.

Urs P. Wild, Cosimo De, Stefan Bernet +2 more

Andrzej Łukasik

W artykule wykazano nieadekwatność pojmowania mikroobiektów w kategoriach ontologii substancjalnych bytów jednostkowych i nieredukowalną metaforyczność takich pojęć, jak „cząstka”, „fala” czy „przedmiot indywidualny”. Podjęto próbę skonstruowania pojęcia obiektu kwantowego jako amalgamatu pojęciowego, wykorzystując teorię integracji pojęciowej.

Diederik Aerts, Ellie D’Hondt, Liane M. Gabora

In this paper, the quantum logical ‘or ’ is analyzed from a physical perspective. We show that it is the existence of EPR-like correlation states for the quantum mechanical entity under consideration that make it nonequivalent to the classical situation. Specifically, the presence of potentiality in these correlation states gives rise to the quantum deviation from the classical logical ‘or’. We show how this arises not only in the microworld, but also in macroscopic situations where EPR-like correlation states are present. We investigate how application of this analysis to concepts could alleviate some well known problems in cognitive science. Dedication: We dedicate this paper to Marisa Dalla Chiara, one of the founding figures of quantum logic. The ideas expressed in this article have been influenced by her ground-breeaking work in this field. 1

Jeffrey Huw Williams