Published 1984 | Version v1
Book

The enigma of probability and physics

Creators

  • 1. Massachusetts Univ., Amherst (USA). Dept. of Physics and Astronomy

Description

This volume contains a coherent exposition of the elements of two unique sciences: probabilistics (science of probability) and probabilistic physics (application of probabilistics to physics). Proceeding from a key methodological principle, it starts with the disclosure of the true content of probability and the interrelation between probability theory and experimental statistics. This makes is possible to introduce a proper order in all the sciences dealing with probability and, by conceiving the real content of statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics in particular, to construct both as two interconnected domains of probabilistic physics. Consistent theories of kinetics of physical transformations, decay processes, and intramolecular rearrangements are also outlined. The interrelation between the electromagnetic field, photons, and the theoretically discovered subatomic particle 'emon' is considered. Numerous internal imperfections of conventional probability theory, statistical physics, and quantum physics are exposed and removed - quantum physics no longer needs special interpretation. EPR, Bohm, and Bell paradoxes are easily resolved, among others. (Auth.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
D. Reidel.
Imprint Place
Dordrecht (Netherlands)
ISBN
90-277-1674-9
Imprint Pagination
393 p.
Journal Volume
7
Series
Fundamental Theories of Physics.

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
18074404
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
BELL THEOREM; BOHM CRITERION; DECAY; ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS; LECTURES; PROBABILITY; QUANTUM MECHANICS; STATISTICAL MECHANICS; STATISTICS
Descriptors DEC
DOCUMENT TYPES; MATHEMATICS; MECHANICS

Optional Information

Notes
Includes subject index; 110 refs.