Causal Space-Time

Emergent Physics from Causality

By: Richard D Bateson

Write A Review

Paperback | 5 December 2010

At a Glance

Paperback
116 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
22.86 x 15.24 x 0.61

Paperback

$22.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $5.69 with

Ships in 15 to 25 business days

Causality - the concept of cause and effect - has long been viewed by philosophers, from Aristotle to Kant, as fundamental to our understanding of the universe. In this book we construct a theory of physics based on causality. We discover that the simplest causal network, based on Reichenbach's principle of common cause, exactly describes the Dirac equation and is consistent with both special relativity and quantum mechanical statistics. Are the "elementary" particles and "fundamental" laws of physics emergent from causality? Many historical philosophers would have perhaps taken this for granted and in this book we explore these ideas. Dr. Richard Bateson is Visiting Fellow at the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge University. He previously worked as a physicist at the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN), European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) and CERN. He has a doctorate in physics from Cambridge University.

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.