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Why More Is Different

Philosophical Issues in Condensed Matter Physics and Complex Systems

Why More Is Different( )
Editor: Falkenburg, Brigitte
Morrison, Margaret
Series title:The Frontiers Collection
ISBN:978-3-662-52309-4
Publication Date:Oct 2016
Publisher:Springer Berlin / Heidelberg
Imprint:Springer
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $89.99USD $89.99
Book Description:

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...
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Book Details
Pages:280
Detailed Subjects: Science / Physics / Condensed Matter
Science / Physics / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.045 x 9.165 Inches
Book Weight:9.797 Pounds



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