Roy Statistical Geometry and Applications to Microphysics and Cosmology

1998
ISBN: 978-94-011-5230-3
Verlag: Springer Netherland
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Band 92, 251 Seiten, eBook

Reihe: Fundamental Theories of Physics

Recent results from high-energy scattering and theoretical developments of string theory require a change in our understanding of the basic structure of space-time. This book is about the advancement of ideas on the stochastic nature of space-time from the 1930s onward. In particular, the author promotes the concept of space as a set of hazy lumps, first introduced by Karl Menger, and constructs a novel framework for statistical behaviour at the microlevel. The various chapters address topics such as space-time fluctuation and random potential, non-local fields, and the origin of stochasticity. Implications in astro-particle physics and cosmology are also explored.
This volume will be of interest to physicists, chemists and mathematicians involved in particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Roy, S.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface. 1. Introduction and Historical Survey. 2. Statistical Behavior of Microparticles. 3. Space-Time Fluctuation and Random Potential. 4. Non-Local Fields. 5. Astro-Particle Physics. 6. Einstein Equation for Gravitational Field. 7. Origin of Stochasticity. 8. Possible Implications. 9. Epilogue: New Dialogue of Man with Nature. Bibliography. Index.