Paul Dirac and The Principles of Quantum Mechanics

Laurie Mark Brown

Seogjoo Jang

Jean Louis Van Belle

This paper examines Paul Dirac’s assumptions and principles in the introduction to his Principles of Quantum Mechanics as part of a larger logical, philosophical and epistemological reflection on why a realist interpretation of quantum mechanics would or would not be possible.

P. A. M. Dirac

Summary: Notes on quantum mechanics written by Paul A. M. Dirac. The preface includes a brief explanation on the need for the newer concept of quantum mechanics, the difficulties in this field of science, and discussion of Dirac's own theory. Document also includes a table of contents for the remainder of Dirac's notes.

Vilas Y. Rajopadhye