Magnitude
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Cambridge University Press
Philosophy of Physical Magnitudes
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9781009467827
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9781009467827
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$74.69
Dimensional quantities such as length, mass and charge, i.e., numbers combined with a conventional unit, are essential components of theories in the sciences, especially physics, chemistry and biology. Do they represent a world with absolute physical magnitudes, or are they merely magnitude ratios in disguise? Would we notice a difference if all the distances or charges in the world suddenly doubled? These central questions of this Element are illustrated by imagining how one would convey the meaning of a kilogram to aliens if one were only allowed to communicate via Morse code.
| Author: Niels C. M. Martens |
| Publisher: Cambridge University Press |
| Publication Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: NA pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: 1009467824 |
| ISBN-13: 9781009467827 |
Philosophy of Physical Magnitudes
$74.69
Dimensional quantities such as length, mass and charge, i.e., numbers combined with a conventional unit, are essential components of theories in the sciences, especially physics, chemistry and biology. Do they represent a world with absolute physical magnitudes, or are they merely magnitude ratios in disguise? Would we notice a difference if all the distances or charges in the world suddenly doubled? These central questions of this Element are illustrated by imagining how one would convey the meaning of a kilogram to aliens if one were only allowed to communicate via Morse code.
| Author: Niels C. M. Martens |
| Publisher: Cambridge University Press |
| Publication Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: NA pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: 1009467824 |
| ISBN-13: 9781009467827 |
