Einstein's unification /
Dongen, Jeroen Van.
Einstein's unification / Jeroen van Dongen. - Cambridge, UK : Cambridge University Press, 2018. - x, 213 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-207) and index.
Machine generated contents note: Introduction; 1. Formulating the gravitational field equations; 2. On the method of theoretical physics; 3. Unification and field theory; 4. Experiment and experience; 5. The method as directive: semivectors; 6. Unification in five dimensions; 7. The method and the quantum; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
"Why did Einstein tirelessly study unified field theory for more than 30 years? In this book, the author argues that Einstein believed he could find a unified theory of all of nature's forces by repeating the methods he used when he formulated general relativity. The book discusses Einstein's route to the general theory of relativity, focusing on the philosophical lessons that he learnt. It then addresses his quest for a unified theory for electromagnetism and gravity, discussing in detail his efforts with Kaluza-Klein and, surprisingly, the theory of spinors. From these perspectives, Einstein's critical stance towards the quantum theory comes to stand in a new light. This book will be of interest to physicists, historians and philosophers of science"--
9781108703031 (Pbk)
2010017820
GBB027858 bnb
015489421 Uk
Einstein, Albert,
General relativity (Physics)--History.
Quantum theory--Philosophy.
QC173.6 / .D66 2010
530.1109 D717E
Einstein's unification / Jeroen van Dongen. - Cambridge, UK : Cambridge University Press, 2018. - x, 213 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-207) and index.
Machine generated contents note: Introduction; 1. Formulating the gravitational field equations; 2. On the method of theoretical physics; 3. Unification and field theory; 4. Experiment and experience; 5. The method as directive: semivectors; 6. Unification in five dimensions; 7. The method and the quantum; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
"Why did Einstein tirelessly study unified field theory for more than 30 years? In this book, the author argues that Einstein believed he could find a unified theory of all of nature's forces by repeating the methods he used when he formulated general relativity. The book discusses Einstein's route to the general theory of relativity, focusing on the philosophical lessons that he learnt. It then addresses his quest for a unified theory for electromagnetism and gravity, discussing in detail his efforts with Kaluza-Klein and, surprisingly, the theory of spinors. From these perspectives, Einstein's critical stance towards the quantum theory comes to stand in a new light. This book will be of interest to physicists, historians and philosophers of science"--
9781108703031 (Pbk)
2010017820
GBB027858 bnb
015489421 Uk
Einstein, Albert,
General relativity (Physics)--History.
Quantum theory--Philosophy.
QC173.6 / .D66 2010
530.1109 D717E