Effective Theories in Physics From Planetary Orbits to Elementary Particle Masses /

This open access book... There is significant interest in the Philosophy of Science community to understand the role that "effective theories" have in the work of forefront science. The ideas of effective theories have been implicit in science for a long time, but have only been articulate...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Wells, James D. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
Edition:1st ed. 2012.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Physics,
Subjects:
Mathematical physics.
Physics-Philosophy.
Science-Philosophy.
Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics.
Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy.
Philosophy of Science.
Online Access:Texto Completo
Table of Contents:
  • The Utility of Effective Theories
  • Harmonic Oscillator as an Effective Theory
  • Effective Theories of Classical Gravity
  • Effective Theories and Elementary Particle Masses
  • Effective Theories and Theory Choice.

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