Einstein's Unification

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

AvJeroen van van Dongen,The Netherlands) Dongen, Jeroen van (Universiteit Utrecht,Jeroen Van Dongen,Jeroen van Dongen,Jeroen van Dongen

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Why did Einstein tirelessly study unified field theory for more than thirty 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 thought he had 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.

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Utgivningsdatum2018-10-04
Mått168 x 245 x 12 mm
Vikt400 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor223
FörlagCambridge University Press
ISBN9781108703031

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'… an impressive and important book … Einstein's Unification is a unified, detailed, coherent, and convincing narrative about the path Einstein took after coming to general relativity and the reason for his all-consuming search for a unified theory of the forces of nature. Van Dongen's book will deeply influence how we understand Einstein and how future biographies that try to relate all aspects of Einstein's life will be written.' Isis