Items related to Time: Towards a Consistent Theory: Towards a Consistent...

Time: Towards a Consistent Theory: Towards a Consistent Theory (Fundamental Theories of Physics) - Softcover

 
9789048144624: Time: Towards a Consistent Theory: Towards a Consistent Theory (Fundamental Theories of Physics)

Synopsis

Is time, even locally, like the real line? Multiple structures of time, implicit in physics, create a consistency problem. A tilt in the arrow of time is suggested as the most conservative hypothesis which provides approximate consistency within physics and with topology of mundane time.
Mathematically, the assumed constancy of the velocity of light (needed to measure time) implies functional differential equations of motion, that have both retarded and advanced deviating arguments with the hypothesis of a tilt. The novel features of such equations lead to a nontrivial structure of time and quantum-mechanical behaviour. The entire argument is embedded in a pedagogical exposition which amplifies, corrects, and questions the conventionally accepted approach. The exposition includes historical details and explains, for instance, why the entropy law is inadequate for time asymmetry, and why notions such as time asymmetry (hence causality) may be conceptually inadequate.
The first three parts of the book are especially suited as supplementary reading material for undergraduate and graduate students and teachers of physics. The new ideas are addressed to researchers in physics and philosophy of science concerned with relativity and the interpretation of quantum mechanics.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherSpringer
  • Publication date2010
  • ISBN 10 9048144620
  • ISBN 13 9789048144624
  • BindingPaperback
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Number of pages272

Buy Used

Condition: As New
Like New
View this item

US$ 33.92 shipping from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780792331032: Time: Towards a Consistent Theory (Fundamental Theories of Physics, 65)

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  0792331036 ISBN 13:  9780792331032
Publisher: Springer, 1994
Hardcover

Search results for Time: Towards a Consistent Theory: Towards a Consistent...

Stock Image

Raju, C.K. K.
Published by Springer, 2010
ISBN 10: 9048144620 ISBN 13: 9789048144624
New Softcover

Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Apr0316110336028

Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 178.51
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 3.99
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: Over 20 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Raju, C.K. K.
Published by Springer, 2010
ISBN 10: 9048144620 ISBN 13: 9789048144624
New Softcover

Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9789048144624_new

Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 194.56
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 16.25
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: Over 20 available

Add to basket

Seller Image

C. K. Raju
Published by Springer Netherlands Dez 2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 9048144620 ISBN 13: 9789048144624
New Taschenbuch
Print on Demand

Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Is time, even locally, like the real line Multiple structures of time, implicit in physics, create a consistency problem. A tilt in the arrow of time is suggested as the most conservative hypothesis which provides approximate consistency within physics and with topology of mundane time. Mathematically, the assumed constancy of the velocity of light (needed to measure time) implies functional differential equations of motion, that have both retarded and advanced deviating arguments with the hypothesis of a tilt. The novel features of such equations lead to a nontrivial structure of time and quantum-mechanical behaviour. The entire argument is embedded in a pedagogical exposition which amplifies, corrects, and questions the conventionally accepted approach. The exposition includes historical details and explains, for instance, why the entropy law is inadequate for time asymmetry, and why notions such as time asymmetry (hence causality) may be conceptually inadequate. The first three parts of the book are especially suited as supplementary reading material for undergraduate and graduate students and teachers of physics. The new ideas are addressed to researchers in physics and philosophy of science concerned with relativity and the interpretation of quantum mechanics. 276 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9789048144624

Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 190.97
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 26.57
From Germany to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 2 available

Add to basket

Seller Image

C.K. Raju
Published by Springer Netherlands, 2010
ISBN 10: 9048144620 ISBN 13: 9789048144624
New Softcover
Print on Demand

Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Is time, even locally, like the real line? Multiple structures of time, implicit in physics, create a consistency problem. A tilt in the arrow of time is suggested as the most conservative hypothesis which provides approximate consistency within physics . Seller Inventory # 5818325

Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 162.02
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 56.60
From Germany to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: Over 20 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Raju, C.K. K.
Published by Springer, 2010
ISBN 10: 9048144620 ISBN 13: 9789048144624
New Softcover

Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9789048144624

Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 220.00
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: Over 20 available

Add to basket

Seller Image

C. K. Raju
Published by Springer Netherlands, 2010
ISBN 10: 9048144620 ISBN 13: 9789048144624
New Taschenbuch

Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Is time, even locally, like the real line Multiple structures of time, implicit in physics, create a consistency problem. A tilt in the arrow of time is suggested as the most conservative hypothesis which provides approximate consistency within physics and with topology of mundane time. Mathematically, the assumed constancy of the velocity of light (needed to measure time) implies functional differential equations of motion, that have both retarded and advanced deviating arguments with the hypothesis of a tilt. The novel features of such equations lead to a nontrivial structure of time and quantum-mechanical behaviour. The entire argument is embedded in a pedagogical exposition which amplifies, corrects, and questions the conventionally accepted approach. The exposition includes historical details and explains, for instance, why the entropy law is inadequate for time asymmetry, and why notions such as time asymmetry (hence causality) may be conceptually inadequate. The first three parts of the book are especially suited as supplementary reading material for undergraduate and graduate students and teachers of physics. The new ideas are addressed to researchers in physics and philosophy of science concerned with relativity and the interpretation of quantum mechanics. Seller Inventory # 9789048144624

Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 193.85
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 34.79
From Germany to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Seller Image

C. K. Raju
ISBN 10: 9048144620 ISBN 13: 9789048144624
New Taschenbuch
Print on Demand

Seller: buchversandmimpf2000, Emtmannsberg, BAYE, Germany

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Is time, even locally, like the real line Multiple structures of time, implicit in physics, create a consistency problem. A tilt in the arrow of time is suggested as the most conservative hypothesis which provides approximate consistency within physics and with topology of mundane time. Mathematically, the assumed constancy of the velocity of light (needed to measure time) implies functional differential equations of motion, that have both retarded and advanced deviating arguments with the hypothesis of a tilt. The novel features of such equations lead to a nontrivial structure of time and quantum-mechanical behaviour. The entire argument is embedded in a pedagogical exposition which amplifies, corrects, and questions the conventionally accepted approach. The exposition includes historical details and explains, for instance, why the entropy law is inadequate for time asymmetry, and why notions such as time asymmetry (hence causality) may be conceptually inadequate. The first three parts of the book are especially suited as supplementary reading material for undergraduate and graduate students and teachers of physics. The new ideas are addressed to researchers in physics and philosophy of science concerned with relativity and the interpretation of quantum mechanics.Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 276 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9789048144624

Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 190.97
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 63.54
From Germany to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

C.K. Raju
Published by Springer Netherlands, 1994
ISBN 10: 9048144620 ISBN 13: 9789048144624
New Paperback

Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 276 pages. 9.25x6.10x0.63 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # x-9048144620

Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 269.53
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 13.57
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 2 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Raju, C.K.
Published by Springer, 2010
ISBN 10: 9048144620 ISBN 13: 9789048144624
Used Paperback

Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom

Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars 4-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Like New. Like New. book. Seller Inventory # ERICA79790481446206

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 289.28
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 33.92
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket