Three myths about time reversal in quantum theory

Roberts, Bryan W. (2016) Three myths about time reversal in quantum theory. Philosophy of Science . ISSN 0031-8248 (In Press)

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Abstract

Many have suggested that the transformation standardly referred to as `time reversal' in quantum theory is not deserving of the name. I argue on the contrary that the standard definition is perfectly appropriate, and is indeed forced by basic considerations about the nature of time in the quantum formalism.

Item Type:	Article
Official URL:	http://journal.philsci.org/
Additional Information:	© 2016 Philosophy of Science Association
Library of Congress subject classification:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) Q Science > Q Science (General)
Sets:	Departments > Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method
Date Deposited:	03 Aug 2016 13:46
URL:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/67342/

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