Einstein's unification

by Dongen, Jeroen van

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Full title :Einstein's unification / Jeroen van Dongen

Summary

Why did Einstein tirelessly study unified field theory for more than 30 years? In this book, the author argues that Einstein believed he could find a unified theory of all of nature's forces by repeating the methods he used when he formulated general relativity. The book discusses Einstein's route to the general theory of relativity, focusing on the philosophical lessons that he learnt. It then addresses his quest for a unified theory for electromagnetism and gravity, discussing in detail his efforts with Kaluza-Klein and, surprisingly, the theory of spinors. From these perspectives, Einstein's critical stance towards the quantum theory comes to stand in a new light. This book will be of interest to physicists, historians and philosophers of science.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2010

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Cambridge University Press
Place of Publication:Cambridge
Language:eng
Publication Date:2010

The Physical Object

Description:x, 213 s. : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780521883467, 0521883466
oclc:ocn761548476
LC Classification:QC173.6
Dewey Decimal:530.1109

Introduction; 1. Formulating the gravitational field equations; 2. On the method of theoretical physics; 3. Unification and field theory; 4. Experiment and experience; 5. The method as directive: semivectors; 6. Unification in five dimensions; 7. The method and the quantum; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

Subjects

Einstein, Albert General relativity (Physics) General relativity (Physics) -- History History naturvidenskabernes filosofi Naturvidenskabernes historie Quantum theory -- Philosophy Relativité générale (Physique) -- Histo… Théorie quantique -- Philosophie Théories du champ unitaire Unified field theories