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1 Scheibe, Erhard The Reduction of Physical Theories I12422 2022 Book  
2 Kiefer, Claus From Quantum to Classical I12385 2022 Book  
3 Grassi, Walter The Challenges of Time I12375 2022 Book  
4 Pavlidis, George A Brief History of Colour Theory I11956 2021 eBook  
5 Grodzicki, Michael Physical Reality ??? Construction or Discovery? I11755 2021 eBook  
6 Jensen, Pablo Your Life in Numbers: Modeling Society Through Data I11754 2021 eBook  
7 Valentijn, Edwin A Powers of Two I11740 2021 eBook  
8 Aguirre, Anthony Undecidability, Uncomputability, and Unpredictability I11665 2021 eBook  
9 Parusnikov??, Zuzana Karl Popper's Science and Philosophy I11654 2021 eBook  
10 Mari, Luca Measurement across the Sciences I11641 2021 eBook  
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TitleThe Reduction of Physical Theories : A Contribution to the Unity of Physics Part 1: Foundations and Elementary Theory
Author(s)Scheibe, Erhard
PublicationBerlin, Heidelberg, 1. Imprint: Springer 2. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2022.
DescriptionXXIV, 235 p. 8 illus : online resource
Abstract NoteUsing simple physical examples, this work by Erhard Scheibe presents an important and powerful approach to the reduction of physical theories. Novel to the approach is that it is not based, as usual, on a single reduction concept that is fixed once and for all, but on a series of recursively constructed reductions, with which all reductions appear as combinations of very specific elementary reductions. This leaves the general notion of theory reduction initially open and is beneficial for the treatment of the difficult cases of reduction from the fields of special and general relativity, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics,and quantum mechanics, which are treated in the second volume. The book is systematically organized and intended for readers interested in philosophy of science as well as physicists without deep philosophical knowledge
ISBN,Price9783662650004
Keyword(s)1. EBOOK 2. EBOOK - SPRINGER 3. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS 4. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy 5. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 6. Physics???Philosophy 7. Science???Philosophy 8. Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics
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TitleFrom Quantum to Classical : Essays in Honour of H.-Dieter Zeh
Author(s)Kiefer, Claus
PublicationCham, 1. Imprint: Springer 2. Springer International Publishing, 2022.
DescriptionXIV, 305 p. 27 illus., 21 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteQuantum theory is at the foundation of the physical description of our world. One of the people who contributed significantly to our conceptual understanding of this theory was Heinz-Dieter Zeh (1932-2018). He was the pioneer of the process of decoherence, through which the classical appearance of our world can be understood. This volume presents a collection of essays dedicated to his memory, written by distinguished scientists and scholars. They cover all aspects of the interpretation of quantum theory in general and the quantum-to-classical transition in particular. This volume provides illuminating reading to anyone seeking a deep understanding of quantum theory and its relevance to the foundations of physics
ISBN,Price9783030887810
Keyword(s)1. EBOOK 2. EBOOK - SPRINGER 3. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy 4. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 5. Physics???Philosophy 6. QUANTUM PHYSICS 7. Science???Philosophy
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TitleThe Challenges of Time : Myth, Physics, Environment
Author(s)Grassi, Walter
PublicationCham, 1. Imprint: Springer 2. Springer International Publishing, 2022.
DescriptionX, 146 p. 44 illus., 20 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteThis book represents a journey through the history of science in regards to the concept of time, specifically, the question as to whether it is absolute, relative, or irreversible. The best-known contribution, or at least the most popular one, came from Einstein. He took the illusion that time was universal, a concept dating back, essentially, to Galileo and Newton, and shattered it, both within and without the scientific community. Thermodynamics teaches us that time has a preferential direction, i.e., forward, and is irreversible, as shown by Prigogine and his theories on dissipative structures and complex systems. Time is not only an ???external spectator??? to what happens, but assiduously takes part in making it happen. The concept of thermodynamics shows us how time is linked with environmental issues, as creator and destroyer. The author explores the relationships of cause and effect and how it can help in measuring the various eras of the planet, as well as understanding the beings that inhabit it. This book will be a valuable read for students, researchers, and interested laypersons alike
ISBN,Price9783030943721
Keyword(s)1. EBOOK 2. EBOOK - SPRINGER 3. History of Physics and Astronomy 4. HISTORY OF SCIENCE 5. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 6. Physics???History 7. Science???History 8. Science???Philosophy 9. SPECIAL RELATIVITY 10. Special relativity (Physics) 11. THERMODYNAMICS
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TitleA Brief History of Colour Theory : Foundations of Colour Science
Author(s)Pavlidis, George
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2021.
DescriptionXV, 140 p. 133 illus., 18 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteThis book offers a comprehensive introduction in to the various theories of colour and how they developed over the centuries and millennia. As color is the perception of light by our brains, the book captures not only the physical phenomena but also psychological and philosophical aspects of colours. It starts with ancient studies of Greek philosophers and their insights into light and mirrors, then reviews the theory of colors in the middle ages in Europe and Middle East. The last big part of the book explains the theories of colours by modern scientists and philosophers, starting with Isaac Newton and ending colour schemes of modern digital pictures
ISBN,Price9783030877712
Keyword(s)1. CLASSICAL ELECTRODYNAMICS 2. EBOOK 3. EBOOK - SPRINGER 4. ELECTRODYNAMICS 5. History of Physics and Astronomy 6. HISTORY OF SCIENCE 7. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 8. Physics???History 9. Science???History 10. Science???Philosophy
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TitlePhysical Reality ??? Construction or Discovery? : An Introduction to the Methodology and Aims of Physics
Author(s)Grodzicki, Michael
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2021.
DescriptionVIII, 333 p. 2 illus : online resource
Abstract NoteThis book provides a well-grounded account of the methodology of physics, the structure of physical knowledge and theories, and in particular of the relations between theory and experience. An important feature of the book is that all its essential conclusions are elucidated with the help of representative examples from theoretical, molecular and solid state physics. All young physicists as well as physics teachers will find here valuable insights into the philosophy and tools of their trade
ISBN,Price9783030745790
Keyword(s)1. EBOOK 2. EBOOK - SPRINGER 3. Empiricism 4. EPISTEMOLOGY 5. Knowledge, Theory of 6. PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICS 7. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 8. Physics???Philosophy 9. Science???Philosophy
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TitleYour Life in Numbers: Modeling Society Through Data
Author(s)Jensen, Pablo
PublicationCham, 1. Imprint: Copernicus 2. Springer International Publishing, 2021.
DescriptionVII, 114 p. 16 illus., 10 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteMore than 300 years ago, Isaac Newton created a mathematical model of the solar system that predicted the existence of a yet unknown planet: Neptune. Today, driven by the digital revolution, modern scientists are creating complex models of society itself to shed light on topics as far-ranging as epidemic outbreaks and economic growth. But how do these scientists gather and interpret their data? How accurate are their models? Can we trust the numbers? With a rare background in physics, economics and sociology, the author is able to present an insider???s view of the strengths, weaknesses and dangers of transforming our lives into numbers. After reading this book, you???ll understand how different numerical models work and how they are used in practice. The author begins by exploring several simple, easy-to-understand models that form the basis for more complex simulations. What follows is an exploration of the myriad ways that models have come to describe and define our world, from epidemiology and climate change to urban planning and the world chess championship. Highly engaging and nontechnical, this book will appeal to any readers interested in understanding the links between data and society and how our lives are being increasingly captured in numbers
ISBN,Price9783030651039
Keyword(s)1. COMPLEX SYSTEMS 2. Computer Modelling 3. COMPUTER SIMULATION 4. EBOOK 5. EBOOK - SPRINGER 6. HUMANITIES 7. Humanities and Social Sciences 8. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 9. Science???Philosophy 10. Social Philosophy 11. SOCIAL SCIENCES 12. Social sciences???Philosophy 13. Sociological Methods 14. Sociology???Methodology 15. SYSTEM THEORY
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TitlePowers of Two : The Information Universe ??? Information as the Building Block of Everything
Author(s)Valentijn, Edwin A
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2021.
DescriptionXVI, 173 p. 116 illus : online resource
Abstract NoteIs everything Information? This is a tantalizing question which emerges in modern physics, life sciences, astronomy and in today???s information and technology-driven society. In Powers of Two expert authors undertake a unique expedition - in words and images - throughout the world (and scales) of information. The story resembles, in a way, the classic ???Powers of Ten??? journeys through space: from us to the macro and the micro worlds. However, by following Powers of Two through the world of information, a completely different and timely paradigm unfolds: The Information Universe in nature and in our society. In this book, we experience how information lies at the very foundation of our understanding of the Universe.
ISBN,Price9783030583453
Keyword(s)1. Data structures (Computer science) 2. Data Structures and Information Theory 3. EBOOK 4. EBOOK - SPRINGER 5. INFORMATION THEORY 6. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS 7. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 8. Science???Philosophy 9. Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics
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TitleUndecidability, Uncomputability, and Unpredictability
Author(s)Aguirre, Anthony;Merali, Zeeya;Sloan, David
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2021.
DescriptionVIII, 180 p. 27 illus., 17 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteFor a brief time in history, it was possible to imagine that a sufficiently advanced intellect could, given sufficient time and resources, in principle understand how to mathematically prove everything that was true. They could discern what math corresponds to physical laws, and use those laws to predict anything that happens before it happens. That time has passed. G??del???s undecidability results (the incompleteness theorems), Turing???s proof of non-computable values, the formulation of quantum theory, chaos, and other developments over the past century have shown that there are rigorous arguments limiting what we can prove, compute, and predict. While some connections between these results have come to light, many remain obscure, and the implications are unclear. Are there, for example, real consequences for physics ??? including quantum mechanics ??? of undecidability and non-computability? Are there implications for our understanding of the relations between agency, intelligence, mind, and the physical world? This book, based on the winning essays from the annual FQXi competition, contains ten explorations of Undecidability, Uncomputability, and Unpredictability. The contributions abound with connections, implications, and speculations while undertaking rigorous but bold and open-minded investigation of the meaning of these constraints for the physical world, and for us as humans
ISBN,Price9783030703547
Keyword(s)1. Computability and Recursion Theory 2. COMPUTABLE FUNCTIONS 3. EBOOK 4. EBOOK - SPRINGER 5. Foundations of Physics and Cosmology 6. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS 7. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 8. PROBABILITIES 9. PROBABILITY THEORY 10. RECURSION THEORY 11. SCIENCE 12. Science???Philosophy 13. Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics
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TitleKarl Popper's Science and Philosophy
Author(s)Parusnikov??, Zuzana;Merritt, David
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2021.
DescriptionX, 367 p. 18 illus., 10 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteOf all philosophers of the 20th century, few built more bridges between academic disciplines than Karl Popper. He contributed to a wide variety of fields in addition to the epistemology and the theory of scientific method for which he is best known. This book illustrates and evaluates the impact, both substantive and methodological, that Popper has had in the natural and mathematical sciences. The topics selected include quantum mechanics, evolutionary biology, cosmology, mathematical logic, statistics, and cognitive science. The approach is multidisciplinary, opening a dialogue across scientific disciplines and between scientists and philosophers
ISBN,Price9783030670368
Keyword(s)1. COSMOLOGY 2. EBOOK 3. EBOOK - SPRINGER 4. LOGIC 5. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy 6. PHILOSOPHY OF MIND 7. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 8. Physics???Philosophy 9. Science???Philosophy
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TitleMeasurement across the Sciences : Developing a Shared Concept System for Measurement
Author(s)Mari, Luca;Wilson, Mark;Maul, Andrew
PublicationCham, Springer International Publishing, 2021.
DescriptionXXXV, 279 p. 72 illus., 64 illus. in color : online resource
Abstract NoteThis book proposes a conceptual framework for understanding measurement across a broad range of scientific fields and areas of application, such as physics, engineering, education, and psychology. The authors, who themselves span these disciplines, argue that the justification of the public trust attributed to measurement results can in principle apply identically to both physical and psychosocial properties. They further argue that the lack of a common conceptualization of measurement hampers interdisciplinary communication and limits the ability to share knowledge. They advance their views by first surveying the conceptual history of the philosophy of measurement and arguing that classical, operationalist and representational perspectives on measurement each make important contributions but also each have important shortcomings. A synthesis is then offered as the foundation for a new conceptual framework. The authors describe how the framework, which operates as a shared concept system, supports understanding measurement???s work in different domains, using examples in the physical and human sciences. They consider connections and consequences with respect to causality, objectivity, and intersubjectivity, among other topics, and how measurement science concepts and issues are construed across these disciplines and settings. They also address contemporary issues and controversies within measurement in the light of the framework, including operationalism, definitional uncertainty, and the relations between measurement and computation. The book concludes with a justification for the basic claim that measurement is an empirical and informational process that produces explicitly justifiable information. Researchers and academics across a wide range of disciplines including biological, physical, social and behavioral scientists, as well as specialists in measurement and philosophy will appreciate the work???s fresh and provocative approach to the field at a time when sound measurements of complex scientific systems are increasingly essential to solving critical global problems
ISBN,Price9783030655587
Keyword(s)1. COMPLEX SYSTEMS 2. EBOOK 3. EBOOK - SPRINGER 4. MANAGEMENT 5. MEASUREMENT 6. Measurement Science and Instrumentation 7. MEASURING INSTRUMENTS 8. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 9. PSYCHOMETRICS 10. Science???Philosophy 11. Sociological Methods 12. Sociology???Methodology 13. SYSTEM THEORY
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