title: Glossary of quantum philosophy
text: # 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
  