Science and ultimate reality: quantum theory, cosmology, and complexity

This volume provides a fascinating snapshot of the future of physics, covering fundamental physics, at the frontiers of research. It comprises a wide variety of contributions from leading thinkers in the field, inspired by the pioneering work of John A. Wheeler. Quantum theory represents a unifying...

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Other Authors: Barrow, John D. 1952- (Editor), Davies, P. C. W. (Editor), Harper, Charles L. 1958- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2004
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Links:https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511814990
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511814990
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511814990
Summary:This volume provides a fascinating snapshot of the future of physics, covering fundamental physics, at the frontiers of research. It comprises a wide variety of contributions from leading thinkers in the field, inspired by the pioneering work of John A. Wheeler. Quantum theory represents a unifying theme within the book, along with topics such as the nature of physical reality, the arrow of time, models of the universe, superstrings, gravitational radiation, quantum gravity and cosmic inflation. Attempts to formulate a final unification of physics are discussed, along with the existence of hidden dimensions of space, space-time singularities, hidden cosmic matter, and the strange world of quantum technology
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Physical Description:1 online resource (xx, 721 pages)
ISBN:9780511814990
DOI:10.1017/CBO9780511814990