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Why More Is Different - Philosophical Issues in Condensed Matter Physics and Complex Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015) Loot Price: R3,151
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Why More Is Different - Philosophical Issues in Condensed Matter Physics and Complex Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of...

Why More Is Different - Philosophical Issues in Condensed Matter Physics and Complex Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015)

Brigitte Falkenburg, Margaret Morrison

Series: The Frontiers Collection

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The physics of condensed matter, in contrast to quantum physics or cosmology, is not traditionally associated with deep philosophical questions. However, as science - largely thanks to more powerful computers - becomes capable of analysing and modelling ever more complex many-body systems, basic questions of philosophical relevance arise. Questions about the emergence of structure, the nature of cooperative behaviour, the implications of the second law, the quantum-classical transition and many other issues. This book is a collection of essays by leading physicists and philosophers. Each investigates one or more of these issues, making use of examples from modern condensed matter research. Physicists and philosophers alike will find surprising and stimulating ideas in these pages.

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Imprint: Springer-Verlag
Country of origin: Germany
Series: The Frontiers Collection
Release date: October 2016
First published: 2015
Editors: Brigitte Falkenburg • Margaret Morrison
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 280
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
ISBN-13: 978-3-662-52309-4
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science
Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > States of matter > General
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LSN: 3-662-52309-4
Barcode: 9783662523094

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