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Discrete or Continuous? - The Quest for Fundamental Length in Modern Physics (Paperback)
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Discrete or Continuous? - The Quest for Fundamental Length in Modern Physics (Paperback)
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The idea of infinity plays a crucial role in our understanding of
the universe, with the infinite spacetime continuum perhaps the
best-known example - but is spacetime really continuous? Throughout
the history of science, many have felt that the continuum model is
an unphysical idealization, and that spacetime should be thought of
as 'quantized' at the smallest of scales. Combining novel
conceptual analysis, a fresh historical perspective, and concrete
physical examples, this unique book tells the story of the search
for the fundamental unit of length in modern physics, from early
classical electrodynamics to current approaches to quantum gravity.
Novel philosophical theses, with direct implications for
theoretical physics research, are presented and defended in an
accessible format that avoids complex mathematics. Blending
history, philosophy, and theoretical physics, this refreshing
outlook on the nature of spacetime sheds light on one of the most
thought-provoking topics in modern physics.
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