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Penprase, Bryan E |
Models of Time and Space from Astrophysics and World Cultures |
I12801 |
2023 |
eBook |
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Mierau, Johannes |
Erhard Scheibe's Structuralism |
I12628 |
2023 |
eBook |
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Scheibe, Erhard |
The Reduction of Physical Theories |
I12422 |
2022 |
Book |
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Kiefer, Claus |
From Quantum to Classical |
I12385 |
2022 |
Book |
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Grassi, Walter |
The Challenges of Time |
I12375 |
2022 |
Book |
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Pavlidis, George |
A Brief History of Colour Theory |
I11956 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Grodzicki, Michael |
Physical Reality ??? Construction or Discovery? |
I11755 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Jensen, Pablo |
Your Life in Numbers: Modeling Society Through Data |
I11754 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Valentijn, Edwin A |
Powers of Two |
I11740 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Aguirre, Anthony |
Undecidability, Uncomputability, and Unpredictability |
I11665 |
2021 |
eBook |
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| Title | Models of Time and Space from Astrophysics and World Cultures : The Foundations of Astrophysical Reality from Across the Centuries |
| Author(s) | Penprase, Bryan E |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2023. |
| Description | XV, 305 p. 151 illus., 125 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Models of Time and Space from Astrophysics and World Cultures explores how our conceptions of time, space, and the physical universe have evolved across cultures throughout the centuries. Developed with a humanistic approach, this book blends historical sources, biographical profiles of exceptional scientists, and the latest discoveries in both astrophysics and particle physics. This rich read describes the incredible insights and ultimate limits of our knowledge, the physical universe, and how ideas old and new have converged, across the world, to build our current understanding of reality. From the Large Hadron Collider to the James Webb Space Telescope, we have mapped the universe from the smallest to largest scales; allowing us to gain fundamental knowledge that has transformed our understanding of the universe. The chapters herein will teach you about dark matter and dark energy, gravitational waves and other complex parts of the cosmos. Along the way, you will learn a thing or two about quantum mechanics, parallel universes, and the ultimate boundaries of the observable universe. This book cultivates insight from a variety of cultural traditions, including perspectives from both modern and ancient cultures, in order to show how our modern conceptions of space and time have arisen from the ongoing explorations within ancient world civilizations. It is a valuable, intriguing and insightful volume for those interested in the fields of historical astronomy and cultural astronomy, as well as for anyone interested in learning about the latest finds from the field of physics and astrophysics |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031278907 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. History of Physics and Astronomy
5. METAPHYSICS
6. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
7. PHYSICS
8. RELIGION AND SCIENCE
9. Religion and Sciences
10. SCIENCE
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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 | The Reduction of Physical Theories : A Contribution to the Unity of Physics Part 1: Foundations and Elementary Theory |
| Author(s) | Scheibe, Erhard |
| Publication | Berlin, Heidelberg, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2022. |
| Description | XXIV, 235 p. 8 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Using 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,Price | 9783662650004 |
| 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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| Title | The Challenges of Time : Myth, Physics, Environment |
| Author(s) | Grassi, Walter |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2022. |
| Description | X, 146 p. 44 illus., 20 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This 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,Price | 9783030943721 |
| 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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| Title | Your Life in Numbers: Modeling Society Through Data |
| Author(s) | Jensen, Pablo |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Copernicus
2. Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | VII, 114 p. 16 illus., 10 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | More 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,Price | 9783030651039 |
| 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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| Title | Powers of Two : The Information Universe ??? Information as the Building Block of Everything |
| Author(s) | Valentijn, Edwin A |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | XVI, 173 p. 116 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Is 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,Price | 9783030583453 |
| 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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| Title | Undecidability, Uncomputability, and Unpredictability |
| Author(s) | Aguirre, Anthony;Merali, Zeeya;Sloan, David |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | VIII, 180 p. 27 illus., 17 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | For 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,Price | 9783030703547 |
| 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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