Format:
1 Online-Ressource (x, 110 pages)
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digital, PDF file(s)
ISBN:
9781107590076
Content:
Perhaps the two most important conceptual breakthroughs in twentieth century physics are relativity and quantum mechanics. Developing a theory that combines the two seamlessly is a difficult and ongoing challenge. This accessible book contains intriguing explorations of this theme by the distinguished physicists Richard Feynman and Steven Weinberg. Richard Feynman's contribution examines the nature of antiparticles, and in particular the relationship between quantum spin and statistics. In his essay, Steven Weinberg speculates on how Einstein's theory of gravitation might be reconciled with quantum theory in the final laws of physics. Both these Nobel laureates have made huge contributions to fundamental research in physics, as well as to the popularization of science. Anyone interested in the development of modern physics will find this a fascinating book
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
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The reason for antiparticles
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Towards the final laws of physics
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780521340007
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780521658621
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9780521340007
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1017/CBO9781107590076