The Nature Of Space And Time

Author : Stephen Hawking,Roger Penrose
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781400834747

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The Nature of Space and Time by Stephen Hawking,Roger Penrose Pdf

From two of the world's great physicists—Stephen Hawking and Nobel laureate Roger Penrose—a lively debate about the nature of space and time Einstein said that the most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible. But was he right? Can the quantum theory of fields and Einstein's general theory of relativity, the two most accurate and successful theories in all of physics, be united into a single quantum theory of gravity? Can quantum and cosmos ever be combined? In The Nature of Space and Time, two of the world’s most famous physicists—Stephen Hawking (A Brief History of Time) and Roger Penrose (The Road to Reality)—debate these questions. The authors outline how their positions have further diverged on a number of key issues, including the spatial geometry of the universe, inflationary versus cyclic theories of the cosmos, and the black-hole information-loss paradox. Though much progress has been made, Hawking and Penrose stress that physicists still have further to go in their quest for a quantum theory of gravity.

Author : Stephen Hawking,Roger Penrose
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 0691050848

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The Nature of Space and Time by Stephen Hawking,Roger Penrose Pdf

Can the quantum theory of fields and Einstein's general theory of relativity be united in a single quantum theory of gravity? Can quantum and cosmos ever be combined? Two world-famous physicists debate the issue in this work, based on a series of lectures and a final debate held at the University of Cambridge. 75 line drawings.

Author : Alain Connes
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107641686

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On Space and Time by Alain Connes Pdf

Gets to the heart of science by asking a fundamental question: what is the true nature of space and time?

Author : Leonard Susskind,Art Friedman
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780465093359

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Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory by Leonard Susskind,Art Friedman Pdf

The third volume in the bestselling physics series cracks open Einstein's special relativity and field theory Physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman are back. This time, they introduce readers to Einstein's special relativity and Maxwell's classical field theory. Using their typical brand of real math, enlightening drawings, and humor, Susskind and Friedman walk us through the complexities of waves, forces, and particles by exploring special relativity and electromagnetism. It's a must-read for both devotees of the series and any armchair physicist who wants to improve their knowledge of physics' deepest truths.

Author : Ulrich Meyer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199599332

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The Nature of Time by Ulrich Meyer Pdf

This book presents a 'modal' account that emphasizes the similarities between times and the possible worlds in modal logic instead of a 'spatial' account of time that treats instants like positions in space.

Author : Tim Maudlin
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780691165714

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Philosophy of Physics by Tim Maudlin Pdf

Philosophical foundations of the physics of space-time This concise book introduces nonphysicists to the core philosophical issues surrounding the nature and structure of space and time, and is also an ideal resource for physicists interested in the conceptual foundations of space-time theory. 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

Author : Robert DiSalle
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006-04-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 1139452665

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Understanding Space-Time by Robert DiSalle Pdf

Presenting the history of space-time physics, from Newton to Einstein, as a philosophical development DiSalle reflects our increasing understanding of the connections between ideas of space and time and our physical knowledge. He suggests that philosophy's greatest impact on physics has come about, less by the influence of philosophical hypotheses, than by the philosophical analysis of concepts of space, time and motion, and the roles they play in our assumptions about physical objects and physical measurements. This way of thinking leads to interpretations of the work of Newton and Einstein and the connections between them. It also offers ways of looking at old questions about a priori knowledge, the physical interpretation of mathematics, and the nature of conceptual change. Understanding Space-Time will interest readers in philosophy, history and philosophy of science, and physics, as well as readers interested in the relations between physics and philosophy.

Author : Jeff Murugan,Amanda Weltman,George F. R. Ellis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521114400

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Foundations of Space and Time by Jeff Murugan,Amanda Weltman,George F. R. Ellis Pdf

Encapsulates the latest debates on this topic, giving researchers and graduate students an up-to-date view of the field.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0691195617

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The Nature of Space and Time by Anonim Pdf

Author : Shyam Wuppuluri,Giancarlo Ghirardi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 54,9 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 : Hans Reichenbach
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486138039

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The Philosophy of Space and Time by Hans Reichenbach Pdf

A clear, penetrating exposition of developments in physical science and mathematics brought about by non-Euclidean geometries, including in-depth coverage of the foundations of geometry, theory of time, other topics.

Author : Michael Whiteman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317851905

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Philosophy of Space and Time by Michael Whiteman Pdf

This is Volume XVII of seventeen in a series on Metaphysics. Originally published in 1967, this is a phenomenological study into the philosophy of space and time and the inner constitution of nature and the theory of everything being 'simply located'.

Author : Michael Futch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402082375

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Leibniz’s Metaphysics of Time and Space by Michael Futch Pdf

Leibniz’s metaphysics of space and time stands at the centre of his philosophy and is one of the high-water marks in the history of the philosophy of science. In this work, Futch provides the first systematic and comprehensive examination of Leibniz’s thought on this subject. In addition to elucidating the nature of Leibniz’s relationalism, the book fills a lacuna in existing scholarship by examining his views on the topological structure of space and time, including the unity and unboundedness of space and time. It is shown that, like many of his more recent counterparts, Leibniz adopts a causal theory of time where temporal facts are grounded on causal facts, and that his approach to time represents a precursor to non-tensed theories of time. Futch then goes on to situate Leibniz’s philosophy of space and time within the broader context of his idealistic metaphysics and natural theology. Emphasizing the historical background of Leibniz’s thought, the book also places him in dialogue with contemporary philosophy of science, underscoring the enduring philosophical interest of Leibniz’s metaphysics of time and space.

Author : Tiziana Vistarini
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,7 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 : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Committee on the Physics of the Universe
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2003-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309171137

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Connecting Quarks with the Cosmos by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Committee on the Physics of the Universe Pdf

Advances made by physicists in understanding matter, space, and time and by astronomers in understanding the universe as a whole have closely intertwined the question being asked about the universe at its two extremesâ€"the very large and the very small. This report identifies 11 key questions that have a good chance to be answered in the next decade. It urges that a new research strategy be created that brings to bear the techniques of both astronomy and sub-atomic physics in a cross-disciplinary way to address these questions. The report presents seven recommendations to facilitate the necessary research and development coordination. These recommendations identify key priorities for future scientific projects critical for realizing these scientific opportunities.