An edition of Einstein versus Bohr (1988)

Einstein versus Bohr

the continuing controversies in physics

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An edition of Einstein versus Bohr (1988)

Einstein versus Bohr

the continuing controversies in physics

Einstein Versus Bohr is unlike other books on science written by experts for non-experts, because it presents the history of science in terms of problems, conflicts, contradictions, and arguments. Science normally "keeps a tidy workshop." Professor Sachs breaks with convention by taking us into the theoretical workshop, giving us a problem-oriented account of modern physics, an account that concentrates on underlying concepts and debate. The book contains mathematical explanations, but it is so-designed that the whole argument can be followed with the math omitted. Professor Sachs' story begins with classical and nineteenth century physics, describes the early discoveries in particle theory, and introduces the "old" quantum theory, which evolved into the quantum mechanics of the Copenhagen School. Such important ideas as the Einstein Photon Box experiment and the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Paradox, and Schrodinger's Cat Paradox are clearly expounded, followed by a completely fresh explanation of relativity in conceptual terms, showing how apparent paradoxes can be removed by Einstein's own interpretation, especially that of his later years. Professor Sachs gives a detailed comparison of the fundamentals of the quantum and relativity theories, suggesting how the contradictions might be resolved. In an epilogue, he makes suggestions, with reference to religious notions, Taoism, and Buber's theory of I-Thou, for generalizing Einstein's approach beyond physics.

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Publisher
Open Court
Language
English
Pages
296

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Edition Notes

Bibliography: p. [273]-285.
Includes index.

Published in
La Salle, Ill

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
530.1
Library of Congress
QC7 .S2 1988, QC7.S2 1988

The Physical Object

Pagination
xxiii, 296 p. :
Number of pages
296

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL2034335M
Internet Archive
einsteinversusbo00msac
ISBN 10
0812690648, 0812690656
LCCN
88010333
OCLC/WorldCat
17805111
LibraryThing
730902
Goodreads
3654878
4158364

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL1813686W

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