Causal Space Time

Author : S. W. Hawking,G. F. R. Ellis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1975-02-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139810951

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The Large Scale Structure of Space-Time by S. W. Hawking,G. F. R. Ellis Pdf

Einstein's General Theory of Relativity leads to two remarkable predictions: first, that the ultimate destiny of many massive stars is to undergo gravitational collapse and to disappear from view, leaving behind a 'black hole' in space; and secondly, that there will exist singularities in space-time itself. These singularities are places where space-time begins or ends, and the presently known laws of physics break down. They will occur inside black holes, and in the past are what might be construed as the beginning of the universe. To show how these predictions arise, the authors discuss the General Theory of Relativity in the large. Starting with a precise formulation of the theory and an account of the necessary background of differential geometry, the significance of space-time curvature is discussed and the global properties of a number of exact solutions of Einstein's field equations are examined. The theory of the causal structure of a general space-time is developed, and is used to study black holes and to prove a number of theorems establishing the inevitability of singualarities under certain conditions. A discussion of the Cauchy problem for General Relativity is also included in this 1973 book.

Author : John Randolph Lucas
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037831182

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Space, Time, and Causality by John Randolph Lucas Pdf

This book introduces the concepts of space, time, and causality to physicists so that their presuppositions may be explicitly articulated, examined, and justified.

Author : Henry Mehlberg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Causality (Physics)
ISBN : 9027707219

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Time, Causality, and the Quantum Theory by Henry Mehlberg Pdf

Author : C. J. S. Clarke
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521437962

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The Analysis of Space-Time Singularities by C. J. S. Clarke Pdf

The different possible singularities are defined and the mathematical methods needed to extend the space-time are described in detail in this book. Results obtained (many appearing here for the first time) show that singularities are associated with a lack of smoothness in the Riemann tensor.

Author : Thomas A. Medynski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IND:30000082012448

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Zeeman Topologies and the Causal Theory of Spacetime by Thomas A. Medynski Pdf

Author : Michael Waldmann
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 769 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780199399550

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The Oxford Handbook of Causal Reasoning by Michael Waldmann Pdf

Causal reasoning is one of our most central cognitive competencies, enabling us to adapt to our world. Causal knowledge allows us to predict future events, or diagnose the causes of observed facts. We plan actions and solve problems using knowledge about cause-effect relations. Without our ability to discover and empirically test causal theories, we would not have made progress in various empirical sciences. The handbook brings together the leading researchers in the field of causal reasoning and offers state-of-the-art presentations of theories and research. It provides introductions of competing theories of causal reasoning, and discusses its role in various cognitive functions and domains. The final section presents research from neighboring fields.

Author : Benjamin F. Dribus
Publisher : Springer
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319500836

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Discrete Causal Theory by Benjamin F. Dribus Pdf

This book evaluates and suggests potentially critical improvements to causal set theory, one of the best-motivated approaches to the outstanding problems of fundamental physics. Spacetime structure is of central importance to physics beyond general relativity and the standard model. The causal metric hypothesis treats causal relations as the basis of this structure. The book develops the consequences of this hypothesis under the assumption of a fundamental scale, with smooth spacetime geometry viewed as emergent. This approach resembles causal set theory, but differs in important ways; for example, the relative viewpoint, emphasizing relations between pairs of events, and relationships between pairs of histories, is central. The book culminates in a dynamical law for quantum spacetime, derived via generalized path summation.

Author : Richard Swinburne
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400969667

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Space, Time and Causality by Richard Swinburne Pdf

The Royal Institute of Philosophy has been sponsoring conferences in alter nate years since 1969. These have from the start been intended to be of interest to persons who are not philosophers by profession. They have mainly focused on interdisciplinary areas such as the philosophies of psychology, education and the social sciences. The volumes arising from these conferences have included discussions between philosophers and distinguished practitioners of other disciplines relevant to the chosen topic. Beginning with the 1979 conference on 'Law, Morality and Rights' and the 1981 conference on 'Space, Time and Causality' these volumes are now constituted as a series. It is hoped that this series will contribute to advancing philosophical understanding at the frontiers of philosophy and areas of interest to non-philosophers. It is hoped that it will do so by writing which reduces technicalities as much as the subject-matter permits. In this way the series is intended to demonstrate that philosophy can be clear and worthwhile in itself and at the same time relevant to the interests of lay people.

Author : Marcus Kriele
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540483540

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Spacetime by Marcus Kriele Pdf

One of the most of exciting aspects is the general relativity pred- tion of black holes and the Such Big Bang. predictions gained weight the theorems through Penrose. singularity pioneered In various by te- books on theorems general relativity singularity are and then presented used to that black holes exist and that the argue universe started with a To date what has big been is bang. a critical of what lacking analysis these theorems predict-’ We of really give a proof a typical singul- theorem and this ity use theorem to illustrate problems arising through the of possibilities violations" and "causality weak "shell very crossing These singularities". add to the problems weight of view that the point theorems alone singularity are not sufficient to the existence of predict physical singularities. The mathematical theme of the book In order to both solid gain a of and intuition understanding good for any mathematical theory, one,should to realise it as model of try a a fam- iar non-mathematical theories have had concept. Physical an especially the important on of and impact development mathematics, conversely various modern theories physical rather require sophisticated mathem- ics for their formulation. both and mathematics Today, physics are so that it is often difficult complex to master the theories in both very s- in the of jects. However, case differential pseudo-Riemannian geometry or the general relativity between and mathematics relationship physics is and it is therefore especially close, to from interd- possible profit an ciplinary approach.

Author : Richard D. Bateson
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 1456377558

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Causal Space-Time by Richard D. Bateson Pdf

Causality - the concept of cause and effect - has long been viewed by philosophers, from Aristotle to Kant, as fundamental to our understanding of the universe. In this book we construct a theory of physics based on causality. We discover that the simplest causal network, based on Reichenbach's principle of common cause, exactly describes the Dirac equation and is consistent with both special relativity and quantum mechanical statistics. Are the "elementary" particles and "fundamental" laws of physics emergent from causality? Many historical philosophers would have perhaps taken this for granted and in this book we explore these ideas. Dr. Richard Bateson is a physicist based at the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN), University College London (UCL). He previously worked at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) and CERN. He has a doctorate in physics from Cambridge University.

Author : R. N. Sen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139485371

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Causality, Measurement Theory and the Differentiable Structure of Space-Time by R. N. Sen Pdf

Introducing graduate students and researchers to mathematical physics, this book discusses two recent developments: the demonstration that causality can be defined on discrete space-times; and Sewell's measurement theory, in which the wave packet is reduced without recourse to the observer's conscious ego, nonlinearities or interaction with the rest of the universe. The definition of causality on a discrete space-time assumes that space-time is made up of geometrical points. Using Sewell's measurement theory, the author concludes that the notion of geometrical points is as meaningful in quantum mechanics as it is in classical mechanics, and that it is impossible to tell whether the differential calculus is a discovery or an invention. Providing a mathematical discourse on the relation between theoretical and experimental physics, the book gives detailed accounts of the mathematically difficult measurement theories of von Neumann and Sewell.

Author : Graham Nerlich
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1994-08-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780521452618

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What Spacetime Explains by Graham Nerlich Pdf

Eleven of Graham Nerlich's essays are here brought together dealing with ontology and methodology in relativity; variable curvature and general relativity; and time and causation.

Author : Vesselin Petkov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642135385

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Space, Time, and Spacetime by Vesselin Petkov Pdf

Dedicated to the centennial anniversary of Minkowski's discovery of spacetime, this volume contains papers, most presented at the Third International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime, that address some of the deepest questions in physics.

Author : Farook Rahaman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781108837996

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The General Theory of Relativity by Farook Rahaman Pdf

Discusses the general theory of relativity, Lie derivatives, rotating black holes, with a focus on basics of cosmology and astrophysics.

Author : Lawrence Sklar
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780520340701

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Space, Time, and Spacetime by Lawrence Sklar Pdf

In this book, Lawrence Sklar demonstrates the interdependence of science and philosophy by examining a number of crucial problems on the nature of space and time—problems that require for their resolution the resources of philosophy and of physics. The overall issues explored are our knowledge of the geometry of the world, the existence of spacetime as an entity over and above the material objects of the world, the relation between temporal order and causal order, and the problem of the direction of time. Without neglecting the most subtle philosophical points or the most advanced contributions of contemporary physics, the author has taken pains to make his explorations intelligible to the reader with no advanced training in physics, mathematics, or philosophy. The arguments are set forth step-by-step, beginning from first principles; and the philosophical discussions are supplemented in detail by nontechnical expositions of crucial features of physical theories.