Symmetries in Physics: Philosophical Reflections - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0521821371 ISBN 13 : 9780521821377

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2003

Synopsis

Symmetry considerations dominate modern fundamental physics, both in quantum theory and in relativity. This book presents a collection of philosophy-on-physics papers, highlighting the main issues and controversies, and providing an entry into the subject for both physicists and philosophers. It covers topical issues such as the significance of gauge symmetry, particle identity in quantum theory, how to make sense of parity violation, the role of symmetry-breaking, the empirical status of symmetry principles, and so forth, along with more traditional problems in the philosophy of science. These include the status of the laws of nature, the relationships between mathematics, physical theory, and the world, and the extent to which mathematics dictates physics. A valuable reference for students and researchers, it will also be of interest to those studying the foundations of physics, philosophy of physics and philosophy of science.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Katherine Brading is Junior Research Fellow in the Philosophy of Science at the University of Oxford. Elena Castellani is a researcher in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Florence.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521821371
• ISBN 13: 9780521821377
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 458
• Éditeur: Brading Katherine, Castellani Elena
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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