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World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews

Philosophical issues of quantum mechanics

Spiros Koutandos

Published Jul 24, 2024• 0 citations
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In this paper we discuss some of the philosophy of quantum mechanics regarding a hidden fifth dimension and the symbols used to describe the metaphysical issues of this.
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10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.1.2221

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