Education
Utrecht University; University of Amsterdam.
Utrecht University; University of Amsterdam.
In 1982 he proved the no-cloning theorem (independently discovered in the same year by William Wootters and Wojciech H Zurek). In 1989 he proposed a new interpretation of quantum mechanics, later known as a version of the modal interpretation of quantum mechanics. He also worked on the philosophy of space and time, the logic of probabilistic reasoning, and the theory of explanation.
He is co-editor of the journal Studies in the History and Philosophy of Modern Physics.
Dieks was also an able chess player, reaching a maximum Elo rating of 2290 in 1974 and even beating January Timman in a game played in 1977.