The Logic of Thermo Statistical Physics - Couverture rigide

Emch, Gerard G.; Liu, Chuang

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 3540413790 ISBN 13 : 9783540413790

Editeur : Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 2001

Synopsis

<p>This book is devoted to a thorough analysis of the role that models play in the practise of physical theory. The authors, a mathematical physicist and a philosopher of science, appeal to the logicians’ notion of model theory as well as to the concepts of physicists.</p>

A propos du livre

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

This book deals with models and model-building in classical and quantum physics; it relies on logic and the philosophy of science as well as on modern mathematics. The reader will also find vistas into the history of ideas. The philosophical analysis is based on the separation of syntax and semantics which is at the root of Kolmogorov's theory of probability; recursive functions and algorithmic complexity are used to discuss entropy and randomness. Basic concepts are discussed together with concrete physical models for phase transitions, scaling, renormalization semigroups, and the irreversible approach to equilibrium. The book is intended for mathematicians, physicists and philosophers of science, both researchers and graduate students.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3540413790
• ISBN 13: 9783540413790
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 703
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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