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Cambridge University Press Niels Bohrs Philosophy of Physics
Book SynopsisThis book gives a clear and comprehensive exposition of Niels Bohr's philosophy of physics. Bohr's ideas are of major importance, for they are the source of the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum physics; yet they are obscure, and call for the sort of close analysis that this book provides. The book describes the historical background of the physics from which Bohr's ideas grew. The core of the book is a detailed analysis of Bohr's arguments for complementarity and of the interpretation which he put upon it. Special emphasis is placed throughout on the contrasting views of Einstein, and the great debate between Bohr and Einstein is thoroughly examined. The book traces the philosophical influences on Bohr, and unravels the realist and anti-realist strands in his thinking. Bohr's philosophy is critically assessed in the light of recent developments in the foundations of quantum physics (the work of Bell and others) and in philosophy (the realism-anti-realism debate) and it is revealed Trade Review'The breadth and clarity of Murdoch's analysis makes this book a worthy addition to Bohrian scholarship.' Nick Herbert, New ScientistTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1. Wave-particle duality; 2. Niels Bohr and wave-particle duality; 3. From duality to complementarity; 4. The meaning of complementarity; 5. The foundations of kinematic-dynamic complementarity; 6. Bohr's theory of measurement; 7. Bohr's theory of properties; 8. Einstein versus Bohr; 9. The sequel to the Bohr-Einstein debate; 10. Bohr's philosophy of physics; 11. An appraisal of Bohr's philosophy of physics; Notes; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac Reminiscences About A Great Physicist
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Cambridge University Press Boojums All the Way through Communicating Science in a Prosaic Age
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Cambridge University Press Principles of Modern Technology
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Cambridge University Press Symplectic Techniques in Physics
Book SynopsisSymplectic geometry is very useful for formulating clearly and concisely problems in classical physics and also for understanding the link between classical problems and their quantum counterparts. From a different approach, this subject is of interest to both mathematicians and physicists.Trade Review"This book is brilliant and fascinating and is probably one of the most important additions in recent years to the mathematical physics literature." Contemporary PhysicsTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. The geometry of the moment map; 3. Motion in a Yang-Mills field and the principle of general covariance; 4. Complete integrability; 5. Contractions of symplectic homogeneous spaces; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Finite Plastic Deformation of Crystalline Solids
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Cambridge University Press Twistors in Mathematics and Physics
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Cambridge University Press Functional Integrals and Collective Excitations
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Cambridge University Press Oscillations in Finite Quantum Systems
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Cambridge University Press Ideas and Methods in Mathematical Analysis Stochastics and Applications
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Cambridge University Press Ideas and Methods in Quantum and Statistical Physics
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Cambridge University Press Supermanifolds Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
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Cambridge University Press Lectures on Mechanics 174 London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series Series Number 174
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Cambridge University Press IBMPC in the Laboratory
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Cambridge University Press All You Wanted to Know about Mathematics But Were Afraid to Ask
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Cambridge University Press All You Wanted to Know about Mathematics But Were Afraid to Ask
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Cambridge University Press Gaskinetic Theory
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Cambridge University Press Einstein in Context 6 Science in Context Series Number 6
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Cambridge University Press Physics by Example 200 Problems and Solutions
Book SynopsisPhysics by Example contains two hundred problems from a wide range of key topics, along with detailed, step-by-step solutions. By guiding the reader through carefully chosen examples, this book will help to develop skill in manipulating physical concepts.There is also a helpful section listing physical constants and other useful dataTrade Review"...Coherent text, well presented, an ideal introduction to practical and applied physics." The Bookwatch"...general physics students will find the book stimulating and challenging. Recommended." Choice"...an interesting and challenging compendium of 200 problems with solutions which cover the gamut of topics that might be considered 'basic' physics...a worthwhile addition..." Ralph Baierlein, American Journal of PhysicsTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1. Physical constants and other data; 2. Mathematical notes; 3. Hints for solving physics problems; 4. A note about significant figures; 5. Dimensions, errors and statistical analysis; 6. Classical mechanics and dynamics; 7. Gravitation and orbits; 8. Special relativity; 9. Quantum, atomic and nuclear physics; 10. Oscillations and waves; 11. Optics; 12. Electromagnetism; 13. Electric circuits; 14. Thermodynamics; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Observational Foundations of Physics
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Cambridge University Press The Force of Symmetry
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Cambridge University Press Observational Foundations of Physics
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Groups in TwoDimensional Physics
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Geometry
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Chaos A New Paradigm of Nonlinear Dynamics 3 Cambridge Nonlinear Science Series Series Number 3
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to Octonion and Other NonAssociative Algebras in Physics 2 Montroll Memorial Lecture Series in Mathematical Physics Series Number 2
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Cambridge University Press Chaotic Dynamics
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Cambridge University Press Lie Algebras Geometry Toda Type Sys 8 Cambridge Lecture Notes in Physics Series Number 8
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Cambridge University Press Inhomogeneous Cosmological Models
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Cambridge University Press Physics with Answers
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Cambridge University Press Affine Lie Algebras and Quantum Groups
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Cambridge University Press Time Space and Things Canto
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Cambridge University Press ManyBody Tree Methods in Physics
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Cambridge University Press Mathematica R in the Laboratory
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Cambridge University Press Unrolling Time Christiaan Huygens and the Mathematization of Nature
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Cambridge University Press Javatech an Introduction to Scientific and Technical Computing with Java
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Cambridge University Press Nonlinear Time Series Analysis
Book SynopsisThe paradigm of deterministic chaos has influenced thinking in many fields of science. Chaotic systems show rich and surprising mathematical structures. In the applied sciences, deterministic chaos provides a striking explanation for irregular behaviour and anomalies in systems which do not seem to be inherently stochastic. The most direct link between chaos theory and the real world is the analysis of time series from real systems in terms of nonlinear dynamics. Experimental technique and data analysis have seen such dramatic progress that, by now, most fundamental properties of nonlinear dynamical systems have been observed in the laboratory. Great efforts are being made to exploit ideas from chaos theory wherever the data displays more structure than can be captured by traditional methods. Problems of this kind are typical in biology and physiology but also in geophysics, economics, and many other sciences.Trade ReviewFrom reviews of the first edition: '… any serious physics institute should have such a book on its shelves. It will be of use to any experimental scientist dealing with nonlinear data or a theoretical physicist who desires a feeling of 'how one does it in an experiment'. The clear course of presentation should make it accessible to undergraduate students.' Daniel Wojcik, Pageoph'This book will be of value to any graduate student or researcher who needs to be able to analyse time series data, especially in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, geophysics, medicine, economics and the social sciences.' Mathematical Reviews'… a very readable introduction to the concepts and clear descriptions of the techniques, as well as cautions, where appropriate, about potential pitfalls and misuses of the methods. … the book is a good reference to the current state of the art from the nonlinear dynamics community and is important reading for anyone faced with interpreting irregular time series.' Contemporary PhysicsTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Part I. Basic Topics: 1. Introduction: why nonlinear methods?; 2. Linear tools and general considerations; 3. Phase space methods; 4. Determinism and predictability; 5. Instability: Lyapunov exponents; 6. Self-similarity: dimensions; 7. Using nonlinear methods when determinism is weak; 8. Selected nonlinear phenomena; Part II. Advanced Topics: 9. Advanced embedding methods; 10. Chaotic data and noise; 11. More about invariant quantities; 12. Modelling and forecasting; 13. Non-stationary signals; 14. Coupling and synchronisation of nonlinear systems; 15. Chaos control; Appendix A: using the TISEAN programs; Appendix B: description of the experimental data sets; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Certain Philosophical Questions
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Cambridge University Press An Introduction to Computational Physics
Book SynopsisThis advanced textbook, revised for its second edition, provides an introduction to the methods and tools of computational physics, and offers an overview of progress in scientific computing. Important concepts are illustrated with relevant step-by-step examples with exercises.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'This is an excellent textbook for course on computational physics and scientific computation.' Zentralblatt MATHTable of ContentsPreface to first edition; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Approximation of a function; 3. Numerical calculus; 4. Ordinary differential equations; 5. Numerical methods for matrices; 6. Spectral analysis; 7. Partial differential equations; 8. Molecular dynamics simulations; 9. Modeling continuous systems; 10. Monte Carlo simulations; 11. Genetic algorithm and programming; 12. Numerical renormalization; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Teaching Literature in Virtual Worlds Immersive Learning in English Studies
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Cambridge University Press Discrete and Continuous Nonlinear Schrdinger Systems 302 London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series Series Number 302
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Cambridge University Press Elements of the Random Walk An introduction for Advanced Students and Researchers
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Cambridge University Press A Mathematical Introduction to String Theory Variational Problems Geometric and Probabilistic Methods 225 London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series Series Number 225
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Cambridge University Press Partial Differential Equations in Classical Mathematical Physics
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Cambridge University Press The Philosophy of Physics
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Cambridge University Press The Philosophy of Physics
Book SynopsisA magisterial study of the philosophy of physics, pursuing the conceptual development of physics from Galileo and Newton to Einstein and the founders of quantum mechanics. There is also discussion of important philosophers of physics in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and of twentieth-century debates.Trade Review' … a rich work full of fascinating material on the history of the interaction between physics and philosophy.' Lawrence Sklar'I thoroughly recommend this book … there is no doubt that Torretti presents a shining example of physics and philosophy intelligently interacting, structured as a sweeping historical review. For those inspired to venture further the comprehensive bibliography will be an added bonus.' Zentrallblatt für MathematikTable of Contents1. The transformation of natural philosophy in the seventeenth century; 2. Newton; 3. Kant; 4. The rich nineteenth century; 5. Relativity; 6. Quantum mechanics; 7. Perspectives and reflections; Supplements; Endnotes; References.
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Cambridge University Press The Surface Science of Metal Oxides
Book SynopsisThis book is the first to give a comprehensive account of the fundamental properties of metal-oxide surfaces and their interaction with atoms, molecules and overlayers. The surfaces of metal oxides play a crucial role in an extremely wide range of phenomena, including the environmental degradation of high-Tc superconductors and catalysis. They are also increasingly important in processes such as the passivation of metal surfaces and gas sensing for pollution monitoring and control. As well as giving a general overview of the properties of metal-oxides, an extensive and thorough compilation of the research that has been performed on well characterised oxide surfaces is provided, thus making the book suitable for those graduate students and established researchers in materials science, chemistry or physics who have an interest in metal-oxide surfaces.Trade Review' … an extremely useful book which gives a competent and reliable survey of the field … The style of presentation, the instructive diagrams, and not least the outstandingly good treatment of the literature also make this a valuable resource for those engaged in related disciplines such as solid state physics, oxides chemistry, materials science and catalysis. Libraries are strongly recommended to buy it as a comprehensive monograph with a long life expectancy.' Angewandte Chemie'The subject covered by this excellent book is very much at the frontier of surface science. …The book represents by far the best means of getting acquainted with the field of oxide surface science. It is an invaluable reference source at a very reasonable price.' Chemistry in BritainTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Geometric structure of metal-oxide surfaces; 3. Surface lattice vibrations; 4. Electronic structure of non-transition metal-oxide surfaces; 5. Electronic structure of transition metal-oxide surfaces; 6. Molecular adsorption on oxides; 7. Interfaces of metal oxides with metals and other oxides; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Black Holes Uniqueness Theorems 6 Cambridge Lecture Notes in Physics Series Number 6
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