Time, chance, and reduction: philosophical aspects of statistical mechanics
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521884013
Date de publication :
21 janv. 2010
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,9 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
598 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Statistical mechanics is one of the fundamental theories of physics, raising important philosophical questions on the nature of time, chance and reduction. This book addresses the philosophical issues inherent in the reduction of thermodynamics to statistical mechanics, compiling current research by experts in the field to create an invaluable summary.