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Effective Theories in Physics
James D. Wells
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Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Physics. Num Pages: 84 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 4. Weight in Grams: 150.
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There is significant interest in the Philosophy of Science community to understand the role that "effective theories" have in the work of forefront science. The ideas of effective theories have been implicit in science for a long time, but have only been articulated well in the last few decades. Since Wilson's renormalization group revolution in the early 1970's, the science community has come to more fully understand its power, and by the mid-1990's it had gained its apotheosis. It is still one of the most powerful concepts in science, which has direct impact in how one ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
84
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Physics
Number of Pages
73
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642348914
SKU
V9783642348914
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Reviews for Effective Theories in Physics
From the reviews: “This remarkable and charming book introduces the idea of effective field theories from a novel point of view, making the concepts natural and – in retrospect – inevitable. … it is easily accessible to a graduate student or a bright undergraduate. It will also be welcomed by professional physicists for its readability and clear, compelling style. ... Read more