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Chance in Physics
. Ed(S): Bricmont, Jean; Durr, D. (University Of Munchen); Petruccione, F.; Ghirardi, G.; Gallavotti, M.C.; Zanghi, N.
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Hardback. A selection of reviews and papers intended to stimulate renewed reflection on the fundamental and practical aspects of probability in physics. It places emphasis on conceptual aspects in the foundations of statistical and quantum mechanics, and deals with the philosophy of probability. Editor(s): Bricmont, Jean; Durr, D. (University of Munchen); Petruccione, F.; Ghirardi, G.; Gallavotti, M.C.; Zanghi, N. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PHQ; PHS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
This selection of reviews and papers is intended to stimulate renewed reflection on the fundamental and practical aspects of probability in physics. While putting emphasis on conceptual aspects in the foundations of statistical and quantum mechanics, the book deals with the philosophy of probability in its interrelation with mathematics and physics in general. Addressing graduate students and researchers in physics and mathematics togehter with philosophers of science, the contributions avoid cumbersome technicalities in order to make the book worthwhile reading for nonspecialists and specialists alike.
This selection of reviews and papers is intended to stimulate renewed reflection on the fundamental and practical aspects of probability in physics. While putting emphasis on conceptual aspects in the foundations of statistical and quantum mechanics, the book deals with the philosophy of probability in its interrelation with mathematics and physics in general. Addressing graduate students and researchers in physics and mathematics togehter with philosophers of science, the contributions avoid cumbersome technicalities in order to make the book worthwhile reading for nonspecialists and specialists alike.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Series
Lecture Notes in Physics
Number of Pages
292
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540420569
SKU
V9783540420569
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