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A Philosophical Approach to Quantum Field Theory (Hardcover) Loot Price: R1,514
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A Philosophical Approach to Quantum Field Theory (Hardcover): Hans Christian OEttinger

A Philosophical Approach to Quantum Field Theory (Hardcover)

Hans Christian OEttinger

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This text presents an intuitive and robust mathematical image of fundamental particle physics based on a novel approach to quantum field theory, which is guided by four carefully motivated metaphysical postulates. In particular, the book explores a dissipative approach to quantum field theory, which is illustrated for scalar field theory and quantum electrodynamics, and proposes an attractive explanation of the Planck scale in quantum gravity. Offering a radically new perspective on this topic, the book focuses on the conceptual foundations of quantum field theory and ontological questions. It also suggests a new stochastic simulation technique in quantum field theory which is complementary to existing ones. Encouraging rigor in a field containing many mathematical subtleties and pitfalls this text is a helpful companion for students of physics and philosophers interested in quantum field theory, and it allows readers to gain an intuitive rather than a formal understanding.

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Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: 2018
Authors: Hans Christian OEttinger
Dimensions: 254 x 178 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 270
ISBN-13: 978-1-108-41511-8
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Philosophy of mathematics
Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Thermodynamics & statistical physics > Statistical physics
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LSN: 1-108-41511-3
Barcode: 9781108415118

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