Zaanen, Prof Jan (Professor of theoretical physic, Professor of
On Time: Causality and the Quantum Gravity Conflict
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198920779
- author:
- Zaanen, Prof Jan (Professor of theoretical physic, Professor of
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 23.7 x 16.2 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
This new perspective on the fundamental puzzle of physics challenges our understanding of time and causality. Jan Zaanen explores the key difference between general relativity and quantum theory, revealing how these two areas of study intersect in unexpected ways.
The author argues that gravity plays a crucial role in shaping our causal universe, but this is at odds with the strictly non-causal nature of quantum physics. As these two perspectives collide, we encounter phenomena such as wavefunction collapse, which may be rooted in the underlying conflict between gravity and quantum theory.
Through its use of advanced mathematical machinery, including Riemannian geometry and Penrose diagrams, this book sheds new light on the relationship between time, causality, and the nature of matter. Jan Zaanen's original approach makes these complex concepts accessible to readers without requiring extensive technical knowledge.
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