It is shown by using a rather elementary argument in Mathematical Logic that if indeed, quantum theory does violate the famous Bell Inequalities, then quantum theory must inevitably also violate all valid mathematical statements, and in particular, such basic algebraic relations like 0 = 0, 1 = 1, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, … and so on … An interest in that result is due to the following three alternatives which it imposes upon both Physics and Mathematics: Quantum Theory is inconsistent. Quantum Theory together with Mathematics are inconsistent. Mathematics is inconsistent. In this regard one should recall that, up until now, it is not known whether Mathematics is indeed consistent.
This book attempts to give the non-specialist reader a general view of what physicists do, and of the problems which are still to be solved in contemporary physics. In contrast to many popular books on the subject, it concentrates not on the achievements of physicists, but on the exciting frontier areas of modern physics, and the fascinating work which is still to be done in the field. Readership: sixth-formers planning to study physics at a higher level; first-year physics students and academics in related disciplines; some general readers with a particular interest in physics.
ABSTRACTTime dependent quantum systems have become indispensable in science and nanotechnology. Disciplines including chemical physics and electrical engineering have used approximate evolution ope...