Is the End in Sight for Theoretical Physics?
Author: Stephen Hawking
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Published: 1980
Total Pages: 0
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Recent Developments in Theoretical Physics
Author: Subir Ghosh (Prof.)
Publisher: World Scientific
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 438
ISBN-13: 9814287334
DOWNLOAD EBOOK1. Is the end of theoretical physics really in sight? / A. Khare -- 2. Holography, CFT and black hole entropy / P. Majumdar -- 3. Hawking radiation, effective actions and anomalies / R. Banerjee -- 4. Probing dark matter in primordial black holes / A.S. Majumdar -- 5. Physics in the `Once Given' universe / C.S. Unnikrishnan -- 6. Doubly-special relativity / G. Amelino-Camelia -- 7. Nuances of neutrinos / A. Raychaudhuri -- 8. Dynamics of proton spin / A.N. Mitra -- 9. Whither nuclear physics? / A. Abbas -- 10. Generalized Swanson model and its pseudo supersymmetric partners / A. Sinha and P. Roy -- 11. The relevance of berry phase in quantum physics / P. Bandyopadhyay -- 12. Quantum Hamiltonian diagonalization / P. Gosselin, A. Bérard and H. Mohrbach -- 13. The Hall conductivity of spinning anyons / B. Basu -- 14. Quantum annealing and computation / A. Das and B.K. Chakrabarti -- 15. Liouville gravity from Einstein gravity / D. Grumiller and R. Jackiw -- 16. Exact static solutions of a generalized discret ø[symbol] / A. Khare -- 17. A model for flow reversal in two-dimensional convection / K. Kumar [und weitere] -- 18. Euclidean networks and dimensionality / P. Sen -- 19. Equal superposition transformations and quantum random walks / P. Parashar -- 20. Cloning entanglement locally / S.K. Choudhary and R. Rahaman
The Future of Theoretical Physics and Cosmology
Author: G. W. Gibbons
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2003-10-23
Total Pages: 924
ISBN-13: 9780521820813
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBased on lectures given in honour of Stephen Hawking's sixtieth birthday, this book comprises contributions from some of the world's leading theoretical physicists. It begins with a section containing chapters by successful scientific popularisers, bringing to life both Hawking's work and other exciting developments in physics. The book then goes on to provide a critical evaluation of advanced subjects in modern cosmology and theoretical physics. Topics covered include the origin of the universe, warped spacetime, cosmological singularities, quantum gravity, black holes, string theory, quantum cosmology and inflation. As well as providing a fascinating overview of the wide variety of subject areas to which Stephen Hawking has contributed, this book represents an important assessment of prospects for the future of fundamental physics and cosmology.
A Mind Over Matter
Author: Andrew Zangwill
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2021-01-08
Total Pages: 250
ISBN-13: 0192640550
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Mind Over Matter is a biography of the Nobel-prize winner Philip W. Anderson, a person widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and influential physicists of the second half of the twentieth century. Anderson (1923-2020) was a theoretician who specialized in the physics of matter, including window glass and metals, magnets and semiconductors, liquid crystals and superconductors. More than any other single person, Anderson transformed the patchwork subject of solid-state physics into the deep, subtle, and coherent discipline known today as condensed matter physics. Among his many world-class research achievements, Anderson discovered an aspect of wave physics that had been missed by all previous scientists going back to Isaac Newton. He became a public figure when he testified before Congress to oppose its funding of an expensive project intended exclusively for particle physics research. Over the years, he published many articles designed to influence a broad audience about issues where science impacted public policy and culture. Anderson grew up in the American mid-west, was educated at Harvard, and rose to the pinnacle of his profession during the first decade of his thirty-five career as a theoretical physicist at Bell Telephone Laboratories. Almost uniquely, he spent many years working half-time as a professor at the University of Cambridge and at Princeton University. The outspoken Anderson enjoyed broad influence outside of physics when he helped develop and champion the concepts of emergence and complexity as organizing principles to help attack very difficult problems in technically challenging disciplines.
The Quest for Fitness
Author: Mark Michaels
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2000-12
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 0595181333
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Quest for Fitness: A rational exploration into the new science of organizations follows the tradition of Frederick Taylor and W. Edwards Deming by rationally applying scientific principles and processes to understanding the nature of organization. The book recognizes that the environment has changed drastically since Taylor applied Newtonian principles to describe the industrial organization. The synthesis forces the reader to change his/her view from considering how an organization can be created to take control of its environment to how one can be created to survive over time in a changing environment. The Quest for Fitness leaves the reader with a vision of organizations as complex adaptive organisms striving to stay fit on an ever-changing landscape. There is an ongoing search to optimize one’s position in an uncharted wilderness. Survival is not dependent upon the strongest but upon the ability to adapt as the landscape changes. The leaders of such organizations are no longer commanders, but explorers, who create network infrastructures enabling information to be received, integrated, and shared throughout the organization so that individual parts can best respond to immediate conditions, without the total system flying apart.
The God Equation
Author: Michio Kaku
Publisher: Anchor
Published: 2022-03-29
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 0525434569
DOWNLOAD EBOOK#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The epic story of the greatest quest in all of science—the holy grail of physics that would explain the creation of the universe—from renowned theoretical physicist and author of The Future of the Mind and The Future of Humanity When Newton discovered the law of gravity, he unified the rules governing the heavens and the Earth. Since then, physicists have been placing new forces into ever-grander theories. But perhaps the ultimate challenge is achieving a monumental synthesis of the two remaining theories—relativity and the quantum theory. This would be the crowning achievement of science, a profound merging of all the forces of nature into one beautiful, magnificent equation to unlock the deepest mysteries in science: What happened before the Big Bang? What lies on the other side of a black hole? Are there other universes and dimensions? Is time travel possible? Why are we here? Kaku also explains the intense controversy swirling around this theory, with Nobel laureates taking opposite sides on this vital question. It is a captivating, gripping story; what’s at stake is nothing less than our conception of the universe. Written with Kaku’s trademark enthusiasm and clarity, this epic and engaging journey is the story of The God Equation.
Fictional Death and the Modernist Enterprise
Author: Alan Warren Friedman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1995-01-26
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13: 9780521442619
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 1995 book analyses of the semiotics of death and dying in twentieth-century fiction, history and culture.
The Life and Times of Stephen Hawkings
Author: Mahesh Sharma
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Published: 2021-01-19
Total Pages: 149
ISBN-13: 8184302320
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEmbark on an illuminating journey through the remarkable life and groundbreaking work of one of the greatest minds of our time in "The Life and Times of Stephen Hawking" by Mahesh Sharma. Join Sharma as he traces the extraordinary journey of Stephen Hawking, from his early years as a curious and determined young boy to his legendary status as a visionary physicist and cosmologist. Through meticulous research and insightful commentary, Sharma provides readers with a comprehensive portrait of Hawking's life, achievements, and enduring legacy. From his groundbreaking discoveries about the nature of black holes to his iconic contributions to theoretical physics and cosmology, Hawking's brilliance and determination shine brightly throughout the pages of this captivating biography. As you delve into the life and times of Stephen Hawking, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the man behind the science. Sharma explores Hawking's personal struggles and triumphs, his relationships with family and colleagues, and his unwavering commitment to unraveling the mysteries of the universe, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of a true visionary. One of the most compelling aspects of the book is its exploration of Hawking's impact on our understanding of the cosmos and the nature of reality. Sharma highlights Hawking's revolutionary theories and discoveries, from his groundbreaking work on the origins of the universe to his exploration of the concept of time and space, demonstrating the profound influence he has had on the field of theoretical physics. With its blend of biography, science, and human interest, "The Life and Times of Stephen Hawking" is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of genius and humanity. Sharma's engaging narrative and comprehensive research make this book a valuable resource for readers of all backgrounds, offering a captivating glimpse into the life and mind of one of history's most iconic figures. Don't miss your chance to be inspired by the life and legacy of Stephen Hawking. Let Mahesh Sharma's insightful biography be your guide to understanding the brilliance and resilience of one of the greatest scientists of our time. Grab your copy now and embark on a journey through the cosmos with Stephen Hawking as your guide.
Science and Religion
Author: J.W. Fennema
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-12-06
Total Pages: 239
ISBN-13: 9400920210
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe world is increasingly becoming . one. It is, at the same time, one endangered ecosystem and one thriving market place with material and spiritual goods on competitive display. And the good and evil things of life cannot easily be sorted out. The world is becoming one also in the sense that it is better understood today than it was in earlier times, that the material good and the spiritual good, though seemingly belonging to different realms of fact defined by their respective modes of existence, together constitute effectively one and the same reality: the modem world of science, technology, computerized administration and power, that calls upon humankind to struggle for a 'just, participatory and sustainable society' * , and to strive for a society of the future that will be the world over both long-lived and worth living. The Second European Conference on Science and Religion, held on 10-13th. March, 1988, on the campus of the Universiteit Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands, was meant to be a modest market place, a forum, where standpoints and opinions could be presented and criticized. It was meant to offer an opportunity to meet and to make acquaintances in the expectation that the exchange of thoughts would lead to new conceptual horizons that would challenge what so far had been considered as hard fact or what until now had been looked upon as a distinctive feature of a well-established view either of the kingdom of the sciences or of the realm of religion.
Structures and Algorithms
Author: Jens Erik Fenstad
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2018-03-10
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13: 3319729748
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book explains exactly what human knowledge is. The key concepts in this book are structures and algorithms, i.e., what the readers “see” and how they make use of what they see. Thus in comparison with some other books on the philosophy (or methodology) of science, which employ a syntactic approach, the author’s approach is model theoretic or structural. Properly understood, it extends the current art and science of mathematical modeling to all fields of knowledge. The link between structure and algorithms is mathematics. But viewing “mathematics” as such a link is not exactly what readers most likely learned in school; thus, the task of this book is to explain what “mathematics” should actually mean. Chapter 1, an introductory essay, presents a general analysis of structures, algorithms and how they are to be linked. Several examples from the natural and social sciences, and from the history of knowledge, are provided in Chapters 2–6. In turn, Chapters 7 and 8 extend the analysis to include language and the mind. Structures are what the readers see. And, as abstract cultural objects, they can almost always be seen in many different ways. But certain structures, such as natural numbers and the basic theory of grammar, seem to have an absolute character. Any theory of knowledge grounded in human culture must explain how this is possible. The author’s analysis of this cultural invariance, combining insights from evolutionary theory and neuroscience, is presented in the book’s closing chapter. The book will be of interest to researchers, students and those outside academia who seek a deeper understanding of knowledge in our present-day society.
