Space Time And Spacetime

Author : Lawrence Sklar
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 45,8 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.

Author : Vesselin Petkov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 44,8 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 : S. W. Hawking,G. F. R. Ellis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 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 : Jerry B. Griffiths,Jiří Podolský
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139481168

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Exact Space-Times in Einstein's General Relativity by Jerry B. Griffiths,Jiří Podolský Pdf

Einstein's theory of general relativity is a theory of gravity and, as in the earlier Newtonian theory, much can be learnt about the character of gravitation and its effects by investigating particular idealised examples. This book describes the basic solutions of Einstein's equations with a particular emphasis on what they mean, both geometrically and physically. Concepts such as big bang and big crunch-types of singularities, different kinds of horizons and gravitational waves, are described in the context of the particular space-times in which they naturally arise. These notions are initially introduced using the most simple and symmetric cases. Various important coordinate forms of each solution are presented, thus enabling the global structure of the corresponding space-time and its other properties to be analysed. The book is an invaluable resource both for graduate students and academic researchers working in gravitational physics.

Author : Shyam Wuppuluri,Giancarlo Ghirardi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319444185

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Space, Time and the Limits of Human Understanding by Shyam Wuppuluri,Giancarlo Ghirardi Pdf

In this compendium of essays, some of the world’s leading thinkers discuss their conceptions of space and time, as viewed through the lens of their own discipline. With an epilogue on the limits of human understanding, this volume hosts contributions from six or more diverse fields. It presumes only rudimentary background knowledge on the part of the reader. Time and again, through the prism of intellect, humans have tried to diffract reality into various distinct, yet seamless, atomic, yet holistic, independent, yet interrelated disciplines and have attempted to study it contextually. Philosophers debate the paradoxes, or engage in meditations, dialogues and reflections on the content and nature of space and time. Physicists, too, have been trying to mold space and time to fit their notions concerning micro- and macro-worlds. Mathematicians focus on the abstract aspects of space, time and measurement. While cognitive scientists ponder over the perceptual and experiential facets of our consciousness of space and time, computer scientists theoretically and practically try to optimize the space-time complexities in storing and retrieving data/information. The list is never-ending. Linguists, logicians, artists, evolutionary biologists, geographers etc., all are trying to weave a web of understanding around the same duo. However, our endeavour into a world of such endless imagination is restrained by intellectual dilemmas such as: Can humans comprehend everything? Are there any limits? Can finite thought fathom infinity? We have sought far and wide among the best minds to furnish articles that provide an overview of the above topics. We hope that, through this journey, a symphony of patterns and tapestry of intuitions will emerge, providing the reader with insights into the questions: What is Space? What is Time? Chapter [15] of this book is available open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Author : Lawrence Sklar
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0520061802

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Philosophy and Spacetime Physics by Lawrence Sklar Pdf

Author : Steve Adams
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0203018605

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Relativity by Steve Adams Pdf

Provides the essential principles and results of special relativity as required by undergraduates. The text uses a geometric interpretation of space-time so that a general theory is seen as a natural extension of the special theory. Although most results are derived from first principles, complex and distracting mathematics is avoided and all mathe

Author : Tiziana Vistarini
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134842407

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The Emergence of Spacetime in String Theory by Tiziana Vistarini Pdf

The nature of space and time is one of the most fascinating and fundamental philosophical issues which presently engages at the deepest level with physics. During the last thirty years this notion has been object of an intense critical review in the light of new scientific theories which try to combine the principles of both general relativity and quantum theory—called theories of quantum gravity. This book considers the way string theory shapes its own account of spacetime disappearance from the fundamental level.

Author : Edwin F. Taylor,John Archibald Wheeler
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1992-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0716723271

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Spacetime Physics by Edwin F. Taylor,John Archibald Wheeler Pdf

This thoroughly up-to-date, highly accessible overview covers microgravity, collider accelerators, satellite probes, neutron detectors, radioastronomy, and pulsars.

Author : Roger Penrose,Wolfgang Rindler
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0521347866

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Spinors and Space-Time: Volume 2, Spinor and Twistor Methods in Space-Time Geometry by Roger Penrose,Wolfgang Rindler Pdf

In the two volumes that comprise this work Roger Penrose and Wolfgang Rindler introduce the calculus of 2-spinors and the theory of twistors, and discuss in detail how these powerful and elegant methods may be used to elucidate the structure and properties of space-time. In volume 1, Two-spinor calculus and relativistic fields, the calculus of 2-spinors is introduced and developed. Volume 2, Spinor and twistor methods in space-time geometry, introduces the theory of twistors, and studies in detail how the theory of twistors and 2-spinors can be applied to the study of space-time. This work will be of great value to all those studying relativity, differential geometry, particle physics and quantum field theory from beginning graduate students to experts in these fields.

Author : C. J. S. Clarke
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 55,5 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 : Nick Huggett,Keizo Matsubara,Christian Wüthrich
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781108477024

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Beyond Spacetime by Nick Huggett,Keizo Matsubara,Christian Wüthrich Pdf

A collection of essays discussing the philosophy and foundations of quantum gravity. Written by leading philosophers and physicists in the field, chapters cover the important conceptual questions in the search for a quantum theory of gravity, and the current state of understanding among philosophers and physicists.

Author : Robert M. Wald
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1992-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 0226870286

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Space, Time, and Gravity by Robert M. Wald Pdf

Writing for the general reader or student, Wald has completely revised and updated this highly regarded work to include recent developments in black hole physics and cosmology. Nature called the first edition "a very readable and accurate account of modern relativity physics for the layman within the unavoidable constraint of almost no mathematics. . . . A well written, entertaining and authoritative book."

Author : Gregory L. Naber
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0486432351

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The Geometry of Minkowski Spacetime by Gregory L. Naber Pdf

This mathematically rigorous treatment examines Zeeman's characterization of the causal automorphisms of Minkowski spacetime and the Penrose theorem concerning the apparent shape of a relativistically moving sphere. Other topics include the construction of a geometric theory of the electromagnetic field; an in-depth introduction to the theory of spinors; and a classification of electromagnetic fields in both tensor and spinor form. Appendixes introduce a topology for Minkowski spacetime and discuss Dirac's famous "Scissors Problem." Appropriate for graduate-level courses, this text presumes only a knowledge of linear algebra and elementary point-set topology. 1992 edition. 43 figures.

Author : Derek J. Raine,Michael Heller (Dr)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Physics
ISBN : UCAL:B3763688

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The Science of Space-time by Derek J. Raine,Michael Heller (Dr) Pdf