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Reflections Of A Physicist
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Author : P. W. Bridgman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009-07
Reflections Of A Physicist written by P. W. Bridgman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07 with Science categories.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Reflections Of A Physicist
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Author : Percy Williams Bridgman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1958
Reflections Of A Physicist written by Percy Williams Bridgman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1958 with categories.
My Life As A Quant
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Author : Emanuel Derman
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2012-06-12
My Life As A Quant written by Emanuel Derman and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-12 with Business & Economics categories.
In My Life as a Quant, Emanuel Derman relives his exciting journey as one of the first high-energy particle physicists to migrate to Wall Street. Page by page, Derman details his adventures in this field—analyzing the incompatible personas of traders and quants, and discussing the dissimilar nature of knowledge in physics and finance. Throughout this tale, he also reflects on the appropriate way to apply the refined methods of physics to the hurly-burly world of markets.
Reflections On The Motive Power Of Fire
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Author : Sadi Carnot
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2005-01-01
Reflections On The Motive Power Of Fire written by Sadi Carnot and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-01 with Science categories.
The title essay, along with other papers in this volume, laid the foundation of modern thermodynamics. Highly readable, "Reflections" contains no arguments that depend on calculus, examining the relation between heat and work in terms of heat in steam engines, air-engines, and an internal combustion machine. Translation of 1890 edition.
Symmetries In Physics
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Author : Katherine Brading
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2003-12-04
Symmetries In Physics written by Katherine Brading and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-12-04 with Science categories.
This book brings together philosophical discussions of symmetry in physics, highlighting the main issues and controversies. It covers all the fundamental symmetries of modern physics, as well as discussing symmetry-breaking and general interpretational issues. For each topic, classic texts are followed by review articles and short commentaries.
Quantum Reflections
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Author : John Ellis
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2000-08-10
Quantum Reflections written by John Ellis and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-08-10 with Science categories.
This volume introduces some of the basic philosophical and conceptual questions underlying the formulation of quantum mechanics, one of the most baffling and far-reaching aspects of modern physics. The book consists of articles by leading thinkers in this field, who have been inspired by the profound work of the late John Bell. Some of the deepest issues concerning the nature of physical reality are debated, including the theory of physical measurements, how to test quantum mechanics, and how classical and quantum physics are related. This book will be of interest to students with a background in quantum physics, who wish to explore in more detail its philosophical aspects, practising scientists who are not content with blindly applying the rules of quantum mechanics, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the philosophy of physics.
The Faith Of A Physicist
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Author : John C. Polkinghorne
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2014-07-14
The Faith Of A Physicist written by John C. Polkinghorne and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-14 with Science categories.
Is it possible to think like a scientist and yet have the faith of a Christian? Although many Westerners might say no, there are also many critically minded individuals who entertain what John Polkinghorne calls a "wistful wariness" toward religion--they feel unable to accept religion on rational grounds yet cannot dismiss it completely. Polkinghorne, both a particle physicist and Anglican priest, here explores just what rational grounds there could be for Christian beliefs, maintaining that the quest for motivated understanding is a concern shared by scientists and religious thinkers alike. Anyone who assumes that religion is based on unquestioning certainties, or that it need not take into account empirical knowledge, will be challenged by Polkinghorne's bottom-up examination of Christian beliefs about events ranging from creation to the resurrection. The author organizes his inquiry around the Nicene Creed, an early statement that continues to summarize Christian beliefs. He applies to each of its tenets the question, "What is the evidence that makes you think this might be true?" The evidence Polkinghorne weighs includes the Hebrew and Christian scriptures--their historical contexts and the possible motivations for their having been written--scientific theories, and human self-consciousness as revealed in literary, philosophical, and psychological works. He begins with the words, "We believe," and presents understandings of the nature of humanity, showing, for example, that Cartesian theory, evolution, and natural selection do not tell the entire story of what humans are about, especially in light of many sources that attest to our spirituality. Moving through the Creed, Polkinghorne considers the concept of divinity and God as creator in discussions that cover the Theory of Everything, the Big Bang Theory, and the possibility of divine presence within reality so that God is not simply an outside observer. Chapters on Jesus analyze the different ways events are described in the Gospels and the way motivation for belief is conveyed--for example, how do these writings explain why a young man killed in public disgrace could inspire a following, when other major world religious leaders lived to become highly revered elders in their communities? "Faith seeking understanding" is, according to Polkinghorne, like the scientific quest. Both are journeys of intellectual discovery in which those who survey experience from an initially chosen point of view must be open to correction in the light of further experience. "Religion," he writes, "has long known that ultimately every human image of God proves to be an inadequate idol." The Faith of a Physicist, based on the prestigious 1993 Gifford Lectures, delivers a powerful message to scientists and theologians, theists and atheists alike. Originally published in 1994. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Reflections Of A Physicist
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Author : Percy W. Bridgman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Reflections Of A Physicist written by Percy W. Bridgman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with categories.
Sympathetic Vibrations
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Author : K. C. Cole
language : en
Publisher: William Morrow
Release Date : 1985
Sympathetic Vibrations written by K. C. Cole and has been published by William Morrow this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Science categories.
Reflections Of A Physicist
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Author : A. Abragam
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1986
Reflections Of A Physicist written by A. Abragam and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In this fascinating personal account, a senior member of the French scientific community reflects on physics and nuclear research as practiced in the 20th century. A long-standing member of the French Academy of Science and past president of the French Physical Society, Abragam is known for his pioneering work in nuclear physics. In addition to summing up in nontechnical language the discoveries he has made in this area, Abragam. reflects on decades of involved research, providing insights into the nature of the physical world and the process of scientific discovery. He concludes his personal reflections with a remembrance of three great physicists--J.H. Van Vleck, Claude Bloch and Felix Bloch--who shaped and encouraged his scientific work. A moving, thoughtful consideration of a lifetime of distinguished scientific achievement, Reflections of Physicist provides stimulating reading for anyone interested in modern science.