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Magli, Giulio |
Archaeoastronomy |
I13279 |
2024 |
eBook |
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Perlov, Delia |
Cosmology for the Curious |
I13178 |
2024 |
eBook |
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Krizek, Gerd Christian |
The Conceptions of Reality in the Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics |
I13151 |
2024 |
eBook |
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De Angelis, Alessandro |
Galileo and the 1604 Supernova |
I13104 |
2024 |
eBook |
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Parravicini, Jacopo |
The Foundations of Experimental Physics |
I13078 |
2024 |
eBook |
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Chinnici, Ileana |
Italian Contributions to Planetary Astronomy |
I12995 |
2024 |
eBook |
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Determann, J??rg Matthias |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Astronomy |
I12896 |
2023 |
eBook |
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Hacyan, Shahen |
The Mathematical Representation of Physical Reality |
I12670 |
2023 |
eBook |
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Mierau, Johannes |
Erhard Scheibe's Structuralism |
I12628 |
2023 |
eBook |
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Basdevant, Jean-Louis |
Variational Principles in Physics |
I12603 |
2023 |
eBook |
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| Title | Archaeoastronomy : Introduction to the Science of Stars and Stones |
| Author(s) | Magli, Giulio |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. |
| Description | XIII, 316 p. 201 illus., 142 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book provides the first comprehensive, easy-to-read, and up-to-date account of the fascinating discipline of archaeoastronomy, in which the relationship between ancient constructions and the sky is studied to gain a better understanding of the ideas of the architects of the past and their religious and symbolic worlds. The book is divided into three sections. The first section discusses in detail the fundamentals of archaeoastronomy, including the celestial coordinates, the apparent motion of the sun, moon, stars, and planets, observation of celestial bodies at the horizon, the use of astronomical software in archaeoastronomy, and current methods for making and analyzing measurements . The second part explores the past relations between astronomy and people, power, the afterworld, architecture, and landscape The final section reviews what archaeoastronomy can now tell us about the nature and purpose of such sites and structures as Stonehenge, the Pyramids of Giza, Chichen Itza, the Angkor Temples, the Campus Martius, Machu Picchu and the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento. Additionally, it provides a set of exercises that can be performed using non-commercial free software, e.g., Google Earth and Stellarium, and that will equip readers to conduct their research. This book is an ideal introduction to what has become a wide-ranging multidisciplinary science. This newly revised edition includes the most recent research on Stonehenge, ancient Japan, and other sites worldwide. |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031749605 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Architectural History and Theory
2. ARCHITECTURE
3. ASTRONOMY
4. Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences
5. Cultural heritage
6. Cultural property
7. EBOOK
8. EBOOK - SPRINGER
9. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy
10. PHYSICS
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| Title | Cosmology for the Curious |
| Author(s) | Perlov, Delia;Vilenkin, Alex |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2024. |
| Description | XVII, 390 p. 208 illus., 64 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book is a gentle introduction for all those wishing to learn about modern views of the cosmos. Our universe originated in a great explosion ??? the big bang. For nearly a century cosmologists have studied the aftermath of this explosion: how the universe expanded and cooled down, and how galaxies were gradually assembled by gravity. The nature of the bang itself has come into focus only relatively recently. It is the subject of the theory of cosmic inflation, which was developed in the last few decades and has led to a radically new global view of the universe. Students and other interested readers will find here a non-technical but conceptually rigorous account of modern cosmological ideas - describing what we know, and how we know it. One of the book's central themes is the scientific quest to find answers to the ultimate cosmic questions: Is the universe finite or infinite? Has it existed forever? If not, when and how did it come into being? Will it ever end? The book is based on the undergraduate course taught by Alex Vilenkin at Tufts University. It assumes no prior knowledge of physics or mathematics beyond elementary high school math. The necessary physics background is introduced as it is required. Each chapter includes a list of questions and exercises of varying degree of difficulty. This new edition includes hints for answering the questions and exercises, as well as extensions to the discussions on dark matter, quantum cosmology. A new chapter summarizing the standard cosmological model has also been added. |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031587573 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Classical and Quantum Gravity
2. COSMOLOGY
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. GRAVITATION
6. Nuclear and Particle Physics
7. NUCLEAR PHYSICS
8. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy
9. Philosophy of Religion
10. PHYSICS
11. RELIGION
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| Title | The Conceptions of Reality in the Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics : A Journey from Aristotle???s Principles to Einstein???s Dreams of a Unified Theory |
| Author(s) | Krizek, Gerd Christian |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2024. |
| Description | IX, 163 p. 47 illus., 10 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book explores the different conceptions of reality in the various interpretations of Quantum Mechanics, demonstrating the intimate connection to philosophy of physics. With interest in the foundations of Quantum Mechanics having revived in recent decades, a number of interpretations have been formulated or rediscovered and these remain in strong competition with one another for acceptance by the scientific community. At the same time they imply quite different notions of reality. The author provides an overview of these conceptions of reality and their embedding in physical theories, interpretations of Quantum Mechanics and related philosophical frameworks. Starting with Aristotle???s principles, the deep fruitful connection between philosophy and physics guides this journey through the foundations of Quantum Mechanics |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031657863 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. Ontology
4. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy
5. PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICS
6. PHYSICS
7. QUANTUM PHYSICS
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| Title | Galileo and the 1604 Supernova : With a Translation of the "Dialogo de Cecco di Ronchitti da Bruzene" |
| Author(s) | De Angelis, Alessandro |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2024. |
| Description | IX, 77 p. 14 illus., 3 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book is about the 1604 supernova and presents the translation of key documents discussing this astronomical event in Italy. Only seven Galactic supernovae visible to the naked eye are documented, with the 1604 event, the last in history, profoundly impacting astronomy, cosmology, and culture in general. The 1604 supernova challenged the prevailing belief in the unchanging nature of stars. Astronomers like Galileo and Kepler, alongside counterparts from Arab, Chinese, and Korean backgrounds, collaborated to explain its origin, analyzing astronomical and astrological signals five years before the invention of the telescope. Galileo, approached for interpretation while teaching in Padua, cautiously expressed his views in three unpublished lectures, a pseudonymous treatise written in Paduan dialect, and a poem immediately withdrawn, sparking a dispute with Aristotelian scholars in Italy. The 1604 supernova, a pivotal historical event, spurred collaborative efforts and debates, reshaping perceptions of the cosmos. This debate dominated science from 1604 to 1606, preceding Kepler's treatise {\em De Stella Nova}. Remnants of the explosion of the supernova, called today Kepler???s supernova, are still visible and are the subject of studies by modern observatories and discussions in the astrophysical community |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031594861 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROPHYSICS
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. History of Physics and Astronomy
5. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy
6. PHYSICS
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| Title | The Foundations of Experimental Physics : Unraveling the Premises of Physical and Scientific Knowledge |
| Author(s) | Parravicini, Jacopo |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. |
| Description | XX, 283 p. 14 illus., 10 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Standard STEM courses, for all of their value, do not tend to include systematic lectures or treatment about the nature of the scientific method. This book aims to provide a wide reflection on the general principles of physics and explore the foundations of scientific knowledge as a whole. The author delves into the study of what lies at the basis of science in general, and physics in particular. Themes such as the relation between natural phenomena and mathematical language are addressed, highlighting the main hubs of conceptual development in science. The volume also examines the conceptual and practical instruments that have been progressively developed to investigate the nature of physics. Furthermore, the author discusses the importance of ???scientific practice??? within the scientific community, emphasizing its role in advancing knowledge and how it contributes to physics as a whole. Divided into three parts, each covering different aspects of physics and its foundations, the text, while assuming basic knowledge of physics and mathematics taught in university courses, is accessible to all STEM students, and will be useful for anyone looking gain valuable insights into the nature of physics and the methods used to acquire knowledge in this field |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031554520 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. Logic, Symbolic and mathematical
4. Mathematical Logic in Philosophy
5. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy
6. PHILOSOPHY OF NATURE
7. PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICS
8. PHYSICS
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| Title | Italian Contributions to Planetary Astronomy : From the Discovery of Ceres to Pluto's Orbit |
| Author(s) | Chinnici, Ileana |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2024. |
| Description | VII, 153 p. 66 illus., 47 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book describes the most important contributions of Italian astronomers to the development of planetary astronomy during the nineteenth century and the early part of the twentieth century. This journey through what may be regarded as the golden era of Italian astronomy commences with the discovery of Ceres, the first asteroid, now classified as a dwarf planet, and culminates in the role played by the Padua Observatory in calculating Pluto???s orbit in the 1930s. Along the way, a wealth of information is provided on the discovery of many comets and asteroids, early spectroscopic observations, drawings of planets and comets, calculations of orbits and ephemerides, and much more. The contributions of such famous figures as Giovanni Schiaparelli, Giovanni Battista Donati, Angelo Secchi, and Annibale De Gasparis are fully explained. Many of the described results are still of interest for modern astronomy, and the book appeals to a wide readership, including scholars, historians, astronomers, and the general public |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031483899 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences
3. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
4. ASTROPHYSICS
5. EBOOK
6. EBOOK - SPRINGER
7. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy
8. PHYSICS
9. SOLAR SYSTEM
10. SPACE PHYSICS
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| Title | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Astronomy : A Modern History |
| Author(s) | Determann, J??rg Matthias |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2023. |
| Description | XIV, 184 p. 10 illus., 9 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Astronomy is a field concerned with matters very distant from Earth. Most phenomena, whether observed or theorized, transcend human spaces and timescales by orders of magnitude. Yet, many scientists have been interested not just in the events that have occurred millennia before Earth's inception, but also in their very own society here and now. Since the first half of the twentieth century, an increasing number of them have pursued parallel careers as both academics and activists. Besides publishing peer-reviewed papers, they have promoted a great variety of underrepresented groups within their discipline. Through conferences, newsletters and social media, they have sought to advance the interests of women, members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, and disabled people. While these activists have differed in the identities they focus on, they have come to share a conviction that diversity and inclusion are crucial for scientific excellence as well as social justice. In this book, you will read of the biographies and institutional contexts of key agents in the diversification of modern astronomy. As most are recent figures whose discoveries have not been commemorated by Nobel Prizes, they are relatively unknown among historians of science. They have, however, been central to discussions about who has privileged access to the tools of astronomical inquiry, including powerful telescopes and extensive databases. As such, they have also significantly shaped views of our universe |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031461132 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK - SPRINGER
2. History of Physics and Astronomy
3. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy
4. PHYSICS
5. SCIENCE
6. SOCIOLOGY OF SCIENCE
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| Title | The Mathematical Representation of Physical Reality |
| Author(s) | Hacyan, Shahen |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2023. |
| Description | XIII, 155 p. 2 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book deals with the rise of mathematics in physical sciences, beginning with Galileo and Newton and extending to the present day. The book is divided into two parts. The first part gives a brief history of how mathematics was introduced into physics???despite its "unreasonable effectiveness" as famously pointed out by a distinguished physicist???and the criticisms it received from earlier thinkers. The second part takes a more philosophical approach and is intended to shed some light on that mysterious effectiveness. For this purpose, the author reviews the debate between classical philosophers on the existence of innate ideas that allow us to understand the world and also the philosophically based arguments for and against the use of mathematics in physical sciences. In this context, Schopenhauer???s conceptions of causality and matter are very pertinent, and their validity is revisited in light of modern physics. The final question addressed is whether the effectiveness of mathematicscan be explained by its ???existence??? in an independent platonic realm, as G??del believed. The book aims at readers interested in the history and philosophy of physics. It is accessible to those with only a very basic (not professional) knowledge of physics |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031212543 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK - SPRINGER
2. History of Physics and Astronomy
3. MATHEMATICAL LOGIC
4. Mathematical Logic and Foundations
5. MATHEMATICS
6. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy
7. PHILOSOPHY OF MATHEMATICS
8. PHYSICS
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| Title | Erhard Scheibe's Structuralism : Roots and Prospects |
| Author(s) | Mierau, Johannes |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2023. |
| Description | VI, 178 p. 10 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book offers the first systematic review of the structuralism of physical theories. Particular emphasis is placed on the inclusion of empirical imprecision into formal reconstructions of theories. The proposed measure of imprecision allows for a topological comparison of theories. Considering the ongoing debates on the nature of the thermodynamic limit in statistical mechanics, as well as on limit relations between classical and quantum mechanics, the author asserts that the Bourbaki-style structuralism, together with E. Scheibe's theory of reduction, is the best choice for reconstructing and analyzing the related questions of reduction and emergence. Readers will appreciate the critical overview of the main positions in philosophy of science, examined with particular attention to their applicability to current problems of fundamental theories of physics |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031253478 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK - SPRINGER
2. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
3. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy
4. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
5. PHYSICS
6. SCIENCE
7. Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics
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| Title | Variational Principles in Physics |
| Author(s) | Basdevant, Jean-Louis |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2023. |
| Description | XIII, 242 p. 46 illus., 10 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This revised and enhanced new edition of a well-established textbook provides a balanced overview of various areas of theoretical physics based on the use of variational principles. As well as field theory, the book deals with motion in curved spaces, the cradle of general relativity, and gravitational optics. New chapters on the relation of classical mechanics and geometrical optics as well as gravitational waves, which are considered as a true confirmation of general relativity, have been included. Each chapter has been carefully revised and enlarged. Finally, the text describes Feynman's formulation of quantum mechanics by path integrals, which gives the link between quantum and classical mechanics. The book provides a set of exercises, problems, and solutions |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031216923 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. CALCULUS OF VARIATIONS
2. Calculus of Variations and Optimization
3. CLASSICAL MECHANICS
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. ENGINEERING MECHANICS
6. Mathematical Methods in Physics
7. MATHEMATICAL OPTIMIZATION
8. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
9. MECHANICS
10. Mechanics, Applied
11. OPTIMIZATION
12. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy
13. PHYSICS
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