Lost Causes in and beyond Physics / Edition 1

by R.F. Streater

Overview

This book deals with a selection of research topics in theoretical physics that have (almost) been proven to be a dead-end or continue at least to be highly controversial. Nevertheless, small but dedicated research communities continue to work on these issues. In a series of essays this book describes their work and struggle as well as the chances of any breakthrough in these areas. It is written as both an entertainment and serious study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783642071683
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	11/10/2010
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007
Pages:	158
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.24(d)

Table of Contents

Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy.- Elementary Probability.- Quantum Probability.- Bayesians.- EPR and the Dangers of Cannabis.- Stapp’s Theory of the Brain.- Hidden Variables.- Bohmian Mechanics.- The Analytic S-matrix Bootstrap.- Nelson and Wiener.- Other Lost Causes.- Some Good Ideas.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews:

"The book is enjoyable … and features a wide array of topics, many connected in some way with Streater’s anti-Bohmian stance. … Naturally, those who defend any of the lost causes covered will wish to buy this book, as will those interested in foundations of physics research more generally." (Dean Rickles, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2008 j)

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