Glossary of quantum philosophy
# Glossary of quantum philosophy

This is a glossary for the terminology applied in the foundations of quantum mechanics and quantum metaphysics, collectively called quantum philosophy, a subfield of philosophy of physics.

Note that this is a highly debated field, hence different researchers may have different definitions on the terms.

## Physics

### Non-classical properties of quantum mechanics

**nonseparability**


    See also: entangled

**Superposition of states**


    See also: Schrödinger's cat

### Quantum phenomena

**uncertainty principle**


    See also: Einstein and the quantum

**entanglement**


    See also: Bell's theorem, EPR paradox and CHSH inequality

## Interpretations of quantum mechanics

List of interpretations:

### conventional interpretation

    Usually refer to the Copenhagen interpretation.

### Everett interpretation

    See relative-state interpretation.

### orthodox interpretation

    Usually refer to the Copenhagen interpretation.

## People

Early researchers (before the 1950s):

* Max Born
* Albert Einstein
* Niels Bohr
* J. S. Bell
* Hugh Everett III
* David Bohm

1950s–2010s:

* Roland Omnès
* W. H. Zurek
* Erich Joos
* Max Tegmark
* Maximilian Schlosshauer
* H. D. Zeh
* David Deutsch
* Robert B. Griffiths
* Bernard d'Espagnat
* Carl von Weizsäcker

2000s or later:

* Bob Coecke
* Robert Spekkens
