'Space is blue and birds fly through it'. (28th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rovelli, Carlo
• Is Part Of: Philosophical transactions. Volume 376:Number 2123(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-05-28
• Subjects: relational quantum mechanicsŠ -- interpretations of quantum mechanics -- quantum state -- relations -- wave function; Physical sciences -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Periodicals; Mathematics -- Periodicals; 500
• DOI: 10.1098/rsta.2017.0312
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-503X

Abstract

Abstract : Quantum mechanics is not about 'quantum states': it is about values of physical variables. I give a short fresh presentation and update on the relational perspective on the theory, and a comment on its philosophical implications. This article is part of a discussion meeting issue 'Foundations of quantum mechanics and their impact on contemporary society'.