Quantum theory and consciousness: An overview with selected examples

Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society

Volumn 2004, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 51-73

  Atmanspacher, Harald ^a,b  

^a Institute for Frontier Areas of Psychology and Mental Health   (Germany)

^b MAX PLANCK INSTITUT FÜR EXTRATERRESTRISCHE PHYSIK   (Germany)

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EID: 17844367840     PISSN: 10260226     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1155/S102602260440106X     Document Type: Article

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