Revisiting the Foundations of Relativistic Physics

Festschrift in Honor of John Stachel

AvAbhay Ashtekar,Robert S. Cohen

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

Del 234 i serien Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science

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Beskrivning

This book is for physicists, historians and philosophers of physics as well as students seeking an introduction to ongoing debates in relativistic and quantum physics. This title is unique in that: - it comprises contributions by leading physicists, philosophers and historians of science; - it covers the recent debates on the emergence of relativity and quantum theory; - it includes chapters with an introductory character, comprehensible to students and science teachers; - it can be used in graduate level courses in the history and philosophy of science; - it strengthens the bonds between the communities of scientists, historians, and philosophers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-12-09
Mått:160 x 240 x 36 mm
Vikt:1 001 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
Antal sidor:650
Förlag:Springer
ISBN:9789048162864

Utforska kategorier

Fysik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Matematisk fysik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Kvantfysik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Innehållsförteckning

From the Contents: Autobiographical Reflections.- Introduction.- I: Historical and Philosophical Roots of Relativity.- II: Foundational Issues in Relativity and their Advancement.- III: Foundational Issues in Quantum Physics and their Advancement.- IV: Science, History and the Challenges of Progress.- Appendix.