Observational Foundations of Physics - Couverture souple

Cook, Sir

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521455979 ISBN 13 : 9780521455978

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

An exploration of the relationship between mathematical theories and physical observations.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The central models of theoretical physics have been extraordinarily successful in describing and predicting the behaviour of physical systems under an enormous range of conditions. But why are these mathematical theories so successful, and how is their structure influenced by the nature of the observations on which they are inevitably based? This intriguing book examines these subtle and fundamental issues, and concludes with the assertion that successful prediction provides compelling support for belief in a world independent of the observer. Dealing with important and basic aspects of the general framework of physics, this book will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students in the physical sciences, and to anyone with an interest in the empirical and metaphysical foundations of science.

Revue de presse

'Its fundamentalist view of observation is, however, bracing. It would be a useful supplementary text in a final-year physics course, and should also be of interest to philosophers of science with a sound background in physics.' The Observatory, Charles Jenkins

'I found this a stimulating book ... The strength of the book is its straightforward untechnical style. There is plenty of food for thought.' Contemporary Physics

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521455979
• ISBN 13: 9780521455978
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 180
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible