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Quantum set theory and applications

Thesis/Dissertation ·
OSTI ID:5112684
The work of von Neumann tells us that the logic of quantum mechanics is not Boolenan. This suggests the formulation of a quantum theory of sets based on quantum logic much as modern set theory is based on Boolean logic. In the first part of this dissertation such a quantum set theory is developed. In the second part, quantum set theory is proposed as a universal language for physics. A quantum topology and the beginnings of a quantum geometry are developed in this language. Finally, a toy model is studied. It gives indications of possible lines for progress in this program.
Research Organization:
Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta (USA)
OSTI ID:
5112684
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English