Symmetry, Structure, and Spacetime e-bog
948,41 DKK
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In this book Rickles considers several interpretative difficulties raised by gauge-type symmetries (those that correspond to no change in physical state). The ubiquity of such symmetries in modern physics renders them an urgent topic in philosophy of physics. Rickles focuses on spacetime physics, and in particular classical and quantum general relativity. Here the problems posed are at their mo...
E-bog
948,41 DKK
Forlag
Elsevier Science
Udgivet
12 november 2007
Længde
242 sider
Genrer
PHQ
Sprog
English
Format
pdf
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9780080552064
In this book Rickles considers several interpretative difficulties raised by gauge-type symmetries (those that correspond to no change in physical state). The ubiquity of such symmetries in modern physics renders them an urgent topic in philosophy of physics. Rickles focuses on spacetime physics, and in particular classical and quantum general relativity. Here the problems posed are at their most pathological, involving the apparent disappearance of spacetime! Rickles argues that both traditional ontological positions should be replaced by a structuralist account according to which relational structure is what the physics is about.* Unified treatment of gauge symmetries and their relationship to ontology in physics* Brings philosophy of space and time into step with developments in modern physics* Argues against the received view on the implications of symmetries in physics* Provides elementary treatments of technical issues* Illustrates a novel defense of structuralism