Philosophy of particle physics:

This Element offers an introduction to selected philosophical issues that arise in contemporary particle physics, aimed at philosophers who have limited prior exposure to quantum field theory. One the one hand, it critically surveys philosophical work on the representation of particles in quantum fi...

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Main Author: Williams, Porter (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2023
Series:Cambridge elements
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Online Access:DE-12
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Summary:This Element offers an introduction to selected philosophical issues that arise in contemporary particle physics, aimed at philosophers who have limited prior exposure to quantum field theory. One the one hand, it critically surveys philosophical work on the representation of particles in quantum field theory, the formal machinery and conceptual implications of renormalization and renormalization group methods, and ontological and methodological questions raised by the use of effective field theory techniques in particle physics. On the other, it identifies topics in particle physics that have not yet received philosophical attention and sketches avenues for philosophical analysis of those topics. The primary aim of the Element is to provide philosophers of physics with an entry point into the literature on the philosophy of particle physics and identify interesting directions for future research for students and researchers alike
Item Description:Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 01 Aug 2023)
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (78 Seiten)
ISBN:9781009205382
DOI:10.1017/9781009205382

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