The Arrows of Time : A Debate in Cosmology

Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint : Springer, 2012

Abstract/Sommario: Introduction -- The Clock Ambiguity: Implications and New Developments -- Holographic Cosmology and the Arrow of Time -- A "Momentous" Arrow of Time -- The Phantom Bounce: A New Proposal for an Oscillating Cosmology -- The Emergent Nature of Time and the Complex Numbers in Quantum Cosmology -- The Arrow of Time in a Dark-Energy-Dominated Universe -- The Problem of Time for De Sitters Spacetimes -- Fundamental Loss of Quantum Coherence from Quantum Gravity -- Micro-time, Macro-time, and ...; [leggi tutto] Introduction -- The Clock Ambiguity: Implications and New Developments -- Holographic Cosmology and the Arrow of Time -- A "Momentous" Arrow of Time -- The Phantom Bounce: A New Proposal for an Oscillating Cosmology -- The Emergent Nature of Time and the Complex Numbers in Quantum Cosmology -- The Arrow of Time in a Dark-Energy-Dominated Universe -- The Problem of Time for De Sitters Spacetimes -- Fundamental Loss of Quantum Coherence from Quantum Gravity -- Micro-time, Macro-time, and the Pseudo-beginning of the Big Bang -- Open Problems Regarding the Arrow of Time. - The concept of time has fascinated humanity throughout history, and remains one of the biggest mysteries in science and philosophy. Yet a deeper understanding of nature at a fundamental level can only be achieved through a comprehension of this strange fourth dimension. Furthermore, the origin of the universe is closely intertwined with the puzzle of time: Did time emerge at the big bang? Why does the direction of time ‘conspire’ with the remarkably ordered initial state of the universe? This book addresses many of the most important questions about time: What is time, and is it fundamental or emergent? Why is there such an arrow of time, closely related to the initial state of the universe, and why do the cosmic, thermodynamic and other arrows agree? These issues are discussed here by leading experts, and each offers a new perspective on the debate. Their contributions delve into the most difficult research topic in physics, also describing the latest cutting edge research on the subject. The book also offers readers a comparison between the different outlooks of philosophy, physics and cosmology on the puzzle of time. This volume is intended to be useful for research purposes, but most chapters are also accessible to a more general audience of scientifically educated readers looking for deeper insights. [comprimi]

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Descrizione	The Arrows of Time : A Debate in Cosmology / edited by Laura Mersini-Houghton, Rudy Vaas. - Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint : Springer, 2012. - V, 221 p. 16 illus ; digital. - (Fundamental Theories of Physics ; 172)
Specifiche	[Supporto spec. Risorsa elettr.] Risorsa remota
Note	Springer eBooks. - Printed edition: 9783642232589
Collezione	[Fa parte di] Fundamental Theories of Physics ; 172 [Vai al dettaglio]
Autori	Mersini-Houghton, Laura - [Responsabilità principale] SpringerLink (Online service) - [Responsabilità secondaria] Vaas, Rudy - [Responsabilità secondaria]
Soggetto	Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory Philosophy of Science Physics Quantum Field Theories, String Theory Science - Philosophy
Classificazione	530.1 - Teorie della fisica e fisica matematica
Lingua	Inglese
Numeri	ISBN: 978-3-642-23259-6 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-23259-6 N. catalogo straniero: QC178 (Library of Congress Call Number) N. catalogo straniero: QC173.5-173.65 (Library of Congress Call Number)
ID scheda	129902
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