Quantum mechanics does not require the continuity of space

@article{Davies2003QuantumMD,
  title={Quantum mechanics does not require the continuity of space},
  author={E. B. Davies},
  journal={Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics},
  year={2003},
  volume={34},
  pages={319-328}
}
  • E. Davies
  • Published 1 June 2003
  • Physics, Philosophy
  • Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics
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