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Cambridge University Press - Discrete or Continuous? Physics Book

Name: Cambridge University Press - Discrete or Continuous? Physics Book
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History of Science

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Explore the profound questions of modern physics with this deep look into the nature of spacetime. While the concept of infinity is central to our understanding of the universe, this book examines whether spacetime is truly a continuous medium or if it should be viewed as quantized at its smallest scales. Throughout this text, you will follow the history of science and the long-standing debate over whether the continuum model is an unphysical idealization. By combining fresh historical perspectives with concrete physical examples, the book traces the search for a fundamental unit of length. This work provides a unique conceptual analysis for readers interested in how science attempts to define the very fabric of reality. Whether you are studying the history of science or the philosophical foundations of physics, this volume offers a detailed narrative on the quest to understand the smallest possible scales of our universe.

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Examines the debate between continuous spacetime and quantized models at the smallest scales of physics.

Provides a fresh historical perspective on the evolution of scientific thought regarding the nature of length.

Combines novel conceptual analysis with concrete physical examples to explain complex scientific ideas.

Traces the history of the search for a fundamental unit of length in modern physics.

Offers a unique look at how the concept of infinity impacts our understanding of the universe.

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Brand: Cambridge University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1107062802
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > History & Philosophy > History of Science
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 May 2014
Listed Since: 05 October 2013

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