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Philosophy of Physics: Space and Time - Couverture rigide

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Maudlin, Tim

 
9780691143095: Philosophy of Physics: Space and Time
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0691143099 ISBN 13 : 9780691143095
Editeur : Princeton University Press, 2012

Synopsis

Tim Maudlin's broad historical overview examines Aristotelian and Newtonian accounts of space and time, and traces how Galileo's conceptions of relativity and space-time led to Einstein's special and general theories of relativity. Maudlin explains special relativity with enough detail to solve concrete physical problems while presenting general relativity in more qualitative terms. Additional topics include the Twins Paradox, the physical aspects of the Lorentz-FitzGerald contraction, the constancy of the speed of light, time travel, the direction of time, and more.

- Introduces nonphysicists to the philosophical foundations of space-time theory.
- Provides a broad historical overview, from Aristotle to Einstein.
- Explains special relativity geometrically, emphasizing the intrinsic structure of space-time.
- Covers the Twins Paradox, Galilean relativity, time travel, and more.
- Requires only basic algebra and no formal knowledge of physics.

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À propos de l'auteur

Tim Maudlin is professor of philosophy at New York University. His books include The Metaphysics within Physics and Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Tim Maudlin's broad historical overview examines Aristotelian and Newtonian accounts of space and time, and traces how Galileo's conceptions of relativity and space-time led to Einstein's special and general theories of relativity. Maudlin explains special relativity with enough detail to solve concrete physical problems while presenting general relativity in more qualitative terms. Additional topics include the Twins Paradox, the physical aspects of the Lorentz-FitzGerald contraction, the constancy of the speed of light, time travel, the direction of time, and more.

- Introduces nonphysicists to the philosophical foundations of space-time theory.
- Provides a broad historical overview, from Aristotle to Einstein.
- Explains special relativity geometrically, emphasizing the intrinsic structure of space-time.
- Covers the Twins Paradox, Galilean relativity, time travel, and more.
- Requires only basic algebra and no formal knowledge of physics.

À propos de la deuxième de couverture

Tim Maudlin's broad historical overview examines Aristotelian and Newtonian accounts of space and time, and traces how Galileo's conceptions of relativity and space-time led to Einstein's special and general theories of relativity. Maudlin explains special relativity with enough detail to solve concrete physical problems while presenting general relativity in more qualitative terms. Additional topics include the Twins Paradox, the physical aspects of the Lorentz-FitzGerald contraction, the constancy of the speed of light, time travel, the direction of time, and more.

- Introduces nonphysicists to the philosophical foundations of space-time theory.
- Provides a broad historical overview, from Aristotle to Einstein.
- Explains special relativity geometrically, emphasizing the intrinsic structure of space-time.
- Covers the Twins Paradox, Galilean relativity, time travel, and more.
- Requires only basic algebra and no formal knowledge of physics.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
Princeton University Press
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0691143099
ISBN 13 
9780691143095
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
200
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