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Philosophy of Physics
Tim Maudlin
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Beschreibung
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
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Equivalence principle, Acceleration, Hole argument, Coordinate system, Theoretical physics, Gravitational wave, Special relativity, Relative velocity, Cauchy surface, Stress–energy tensor, Simultaneity, Accelerometer, Lorentz transformation, Explanation, Thermodynamic equilibrium, Earth, Pythagorean theorem, General relativity, Quantity, Euclidean geometry, Philosophy of physics, Light cone, Linear equation, Physical law, Time dilation, Electromagnetism, Euclidean space, Bucket argument, Galileo's ship, Clock hypothesis, Newton's law of universal gravitation, Geometry, Non-Euclidean geometry, Two-dimensional space, Time travel, Classical mechanics, Physical body, Absolute time and space, Fictitious force, Prediction, Universe, Circular motion, Calculation, Axiom, Minkowski space, Right angle, Mathematics, Mass, Rigid body, Classical electromagnetism, Ray (optics), Inertial frame of reference, Thermodynamics, Cartesian coordinate system, Dimension, Theory of relativity, Event horizon, Instant, Gravity, Requirement, Diagram, Identity of indiscernibles, Diagram (category theory), Newton's laws of motion, Princeton University Press, Theory, Physicist, Ricci curvature, Second law of thermodynamics, Tidal force