From Paradox to Reality: Our Basic Concepts of the Physical World - Couverture rigide

Rohrlich, Fritz

 
9780521307499: From Paradox to Reality: Our Basic Concepts of the Physical World
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 052130749X ISBN 13 : 9780521307499
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1987

Synopsis

This book discusses, in clear non technical language, the two major theories of twentieth-century physics: relativity and quantum mechanics. They are discussed conceptually and philosophically, rather than using mathematics, and the philosophical issues raised pertain to much of science, not only physics. The book is based on successful courses taught by the author, who shows how new discoveries forced physicists to accept often strange and unconventional notions. He aims to remove the mystery and misrepresentation that often surround the ideas of modern physics and to show how modern scientists construct theories. In this way, the reader can appreciate their successes and failures and understand problems which are as yet unsolved.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book discusses, in clear non technical language, the two major theories of twentieth-century physics: relativity and quantum mechanics. They are discussed conceptually and philosophically, rather than using mathematics, and the philosophical issues raised pertain to much of science, not only physics. The book is based on successful courses taught by the author, who shows how new discoveries forced physicists to accept often strange and unconventional notions. He aims to remove the mystery and misrepresentation that often surround the ideas of modern physics and to show how modern scientists construct theories. In this way, the reader can appreciate their successes and failures and understand problems which are as yet unsolved.

Revue de presse

'A clear and coherent account.' Nature

'An ideal book prize for a budding physics undergraduate.' School Science

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
1987
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
052130749X
ISBN 13 
9780521307499
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
238
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9780521376051: From Paradox to Reality: Our Basic Concepts of the Physical World

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  052137605X ISBN 13 :  9780521376051
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1989
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