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Weizsacker, Carl F. Von. Ed(S): Gornitz, Thomas; Lyre, Holger - The Structure of Physics - 9789048173174 - V9789048173174
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The Structure of Physics

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Description for The Structure of Physics Paperback. Editor(s): Gornitz, Thomas; Lyre, Holger. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 641.

Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker‘s "Aufbau der Physik", first published in 1985, was intended as an overview of his lifelong concern: an understanding of the unity of physics. That is, the idea of a quantum theory of binary alternatives (the so-called ur-theory), a unified quantum theoretical framework in which spinorial symmetry groups are considered to give rise to the structure of space and time.
The book saw numerous reprints, but it was published in German only.

The present edition, in English, provides a newly arranged and revised version, in which some original chapters and sections have been deleted, and a new ... Read more

Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker also enjoys high esteem by a much broader audience for his socio-cultural, political and religious thoughts and writings. In him the intercultural and interdisciplinary dialogue has found one of its most important proponents: a great thinker who combines the perspectives of science, philosophy, religion and politics with a view towards the challenges as well as the responsibilities of our time.

Original title: Aufbau der Physik - Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker - © Carl Hanser Verlag München Wien 1985

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
390
Condition
New
Series
Fundamental Theories of Physics
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048173174
SKU
V9789048173174
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15

Reviews for The Structure of Physics
From the reviews: "This book’s strength lies in the connections made between different theories like classical mechanics, thermodynamics, relativity theory, and so forth. … The book attempts to outline a program for a unified world theory similar to string theory. … A very stimulating book. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students through professionals." (O. Boser, CHOICE, ... Read more

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