How is Quantum Field Theory Possible?
Home > Mathematics and Science Textbooks > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science > How is Quantum Field Theory Possible?
How is Quantum Field Theory Possible?

How is Quantum Field Theory Possible?


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



International Edition


X
About the Book

Quantum field theory (QFT) is the union of quantum mechanics and Einstein's special theory of relativity. QFT is the most fundamental physical theory and provides the answers to questions about the basic structure of the physical world. However, the way QFT describes the world is so different from the way our senses present it to us that it requires an overhaul of philosophic categories and arguments. How can we know the microscopic world without a satisfactory measurement theory? What are the general conditions of the world that make possible such knowledge? What are the presuppositions of physical theories? Dr.Auyang argues that the current relational- substantial debate on space- time is inadequate and the observer- observed distinction in quantum interpretations illusory becouse they are hampered by philosophical constructs too narrow to accommodate the complicated structures of modern philosophical theories. Modern physical theories have incorporated many presuppositions of empirical knowledge, and consequently the theories inform us about the general nature of the world and out relation to it, in addition to information about elementary particles. The conceptual structure of QFT is extracted and articulated in common- sense terms, and used to answer many longstanding philosophical questions

Table of Contents:
PART 1: Introduction 1: A Human View of the World in Quantum Field Theory 2: The Categorical Framework of Objective Knowledge PART 2: Nonrelativistic Quantum Mechanics 3: The Structure of Quantum Mechanics 4: The Quantum Measurement Problem PART 3: Relativity and Symmetries 5: Geometry and Space-time 6: Symmetries in Physics 7: The Principles of Relativity and Local Symmetry PART 4: Quantum Field Theory 8: Quantum Fields and Elementary Particles 9: Fields, Quantum Fields, and Field Quanta 10: Interacting Field and Gauge Field Theory PART 5: Objects of Experiences: Quantum States-Observables-Statistics 11: Properties and Quantum Properties 12: The Form of Observation and the Reality of Quantum States 13: The Gap in Understanding: Eigenvalue and Probability 14: Coordinatization of the Quantum World: Observables 15: The General Concept of Objects in Physical Theories 16: The Illusion of the Observer 17: The Mentalism Behind Yes-no Experiments PART 6: The Event-structure and the Spatio-temporal Order: Local Fields 18: The Whole and the Individual: Field and Event 19: This-Something: Events or Local Fields 20: The Basic Spatio-temporal Structure of the Physical World 21: The Referential Structure of Field Theory 22: The States of the Field as a Whole: Field Quanta 23: Identity and Diversity: Quantum Multi-Particle Systems PART 7: Explicit Relations and the Causal Order: Interacting Fields 24: The Constancy of Prediction and the Cement of the Universe 25: Permanence, Endurance, and the Concepts of Time 26: How Are Regular Successions of Events Possible? 27: Relational Properties: Phase and Potential 28: Causal Relations: Connection and Parallel Transport 29: Thoroughgoing Interaction: Renormalization PART 8: Epilogue 30: The Intelligibility of the Objective World Appendix A: Measure and Probability: Quantity, Quality, Modality A1: Measure: The General Concept of Extensive Magnitudes A2: Function and Distribution: Individual and Collective Qualities A3: Individual, Statistical, and Probabilistic Statements Appendix B: Fiber Bundles Appendix C: The Cosmic and the Microscopic: An Application

Review :
"The union of quantum mechanics and special relativity and its importance to the basic structure of the physical world."--Science & Spirit "The union of quantum mechanics and special relativity and its importance to the basic structure of the physical world."--Science & Spirit


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780195093452
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
  • Height: 233 mm
  • No of Pages: 288
  • Spine Width: 20 mm
  • Width: 154 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0195093453
  • Publisher Date: 31 Aug 1995
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 480 gr


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
How is Quantum Field Theory Possible?
Oxford University Press Inc -
How is Quantum Field Theory Possible?
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

How is Quantum Field Theory Possible?

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept

    New Arrivals


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!