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

Rohrlich, Fritz

 
9780521376051: From Paradox to Reality: Our Basic Concepts of the Physical World
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 052137605X ISBN 13 : 9780521376051
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1989

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
1989
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
052137605X
ISBN 13 
9780521376051
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
240
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Avery
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