From Paradox to Reality

Basic Concepts of the Physical World

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Paperback | 30 October 1989

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This book discusses, in clear non technical language, the two major theories of twentieth-century physics: relativity and quantum mechanics. They are discussed conceptually and philosophically, rather than using mathematics, and the philosophical issues raised pertain to much of science, not only physics. The book is based on successful courses taught by the author, who shows how new discoveries forced physicists to accept often strange and unconventional notions. He aims to remove the mystery and misrepresentation that often surround the ideas of modern physics and to show how modern scientists construct theories. In this way, the reader can appreciate their successes and failures and understand problems which are as yet unsolved.

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'A clear and coherent account.' Nature 'An ideal book prize for a budding physics undergraduate.' School Science

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Non-Fiction Philosophy Science Physics Atomic & Molecular Physics Relativity Physics Quantum Physics & Quantum Mechanics & Quantum Field Theory

Preface
At the Roof of the Endeavor
Human limitations
Theory and the role of mathematics
Scientific objectivity
The aim of scientific theory
The World of Relativity
Space and time: from absolute to relative
Imposed consistency: special relativity
Gravitation as geometry: general relativity
Revolutions without revolutions
The Quantum World
The limits of the classical world
Concepts of the quantum world
From apparent paradox to a new reality
The present state of the art
Epilogue
Notes
Glossary of technical terms
Name index
Subject index
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From Paradox to Reality

Basic Concepts of the Physical World

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