Bit-String Physics: A Finite and Discrete Approach to Natural Philosophy - Hardcover

Noyes, H. Pierre; Berg, J. C. Van Den; Van Den Berg, J.C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9810246110 ISBN 13: 9789810246112

Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc, 2001

Synopsis

We could be on the threshold of a scientific revolution. Quantum mechanics is based on unique, finite, and discrete events. General relativity assumes a continuous, curved space-time. Reconciling the two remains the most fundamental unsolved scientific problem left over from the last century. The papers of H Pierre Noyes collected in this volume reflect one attempt to achieve that unification by replacing the continuum with the bit-string events of computer science. Three principles are used: physics can determine whether two quantities are the same or different; measurement can tell something from nothing; this structure (modeled by binary addition and multiplication) can leave a historical record consisting of a growing universe of bit-strings. This book is specifically addressed to those interested in the foundations of particle physics, relativity, quantum mechanics, physical cosmology and the philosophy of science.

Edition details

• Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 9810246110
• ISBN 13: 9789810246112
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 550
• Editor: Berg J. C. Van Den