The Many Worlds of Hugh Everett III (häftad)
Format
Inbunden (Hardback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
452
Utgivningsdatum
2010-05-06
Upplaga
New
Förlag
OUP Oxford
Illustrationer
50 b/w photographs
Dimensioner
234 x 155 x 33 mm
Vikt
931 g
Antal komponenter
1
ISBN
9780199552276

The Many Worlds of Hugh Everett III

Multiple Universes, Mutual Assured Destruction, and the Meltdown of a Nuclear Family

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Hugh Everett III's "Many Worlds" theory, of infinite multiple universes, is now considered a hugely important breakthrough in the history of physics.This book tells the story of the physics establishment's rejection of his theory, his subsequent Pentagon career in nuclear strategy, and his difficult personal life and eventual death from alcoholism.
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Alastair Wilson, Metascience ^i The Many Worlds of Hugh Everett III ^r deserves to be widely read. It is comprehensive as a biography; satisfactory as an introduction to Everettian Quantum Mechanics; illuminating as a study in the psychology of physicists and of operations researchers; and engaging as a human story. I recommend it to anyone with an interest in quantum theory.

Alexander Pawlak, Physik Journal The book provides new insights into the development and the later Renaissance of the "many worlds" theory. I am recommending the anthology to anyone interested in the theory's physical or philosophical implications, and in the pro and con arguments [...]

Adrian Kent, American Journal of Physics Byrne's narrative compels serious attention, contains much important new material, is greatly enlivened and enhanced by his eagle eye for the telling quotation, and is always interesting and often convincing. It should intrigue any student of twentieth century physics, and is also a valuable resource for anyone concerned with the broader eduction of the scientists and the impact narrowly scientific ways of thinking can have on scientists themselves and on the wider world.

Manjit Kumar, Byrne does an admirable job of weaving together quantum mechanics, nuclear war games and the disintegration of a dysfunctional family in this tale of a talented scientist, but morally compromised man.

Science News The book offers a valuable source of primary information about Everett's life and work, with much material not available elsewhere, [and] fleshes out an important part of the quantum physics story.

Ian T. Durham, The Quantum Times Peter Byrne's meticulously researched biography provides a detailed and intimate look at one of the most seminal figures in 20th century physics and mathematics ... it is a remarkable and long-overdue biography.

Tom Siegfried, ScienceNews Offers a valuable source of primary information about Everetts life and work, with much material not available elsewhere ... this book fleshes out an important part of the quantum physics story.

Robert P. Crease, Nature The many worlds theory is still garish after all these years. Nevertheless, it is fascinating to read the story of its creator, himself too obsessed with models to intersect effectively with the real world.

New Scientist Byrne does an excellent job of explaining the theory, why it is necessary and the difficulties it solves (and doesn't). [...] Byrne does not patronise his readers with superficial pen portraits of his characters. We get to know the characters by what they say and what they do. And they say and do some truly remarkable things. [...] This is a strangely beautiful story, expertly told with the dignity, candour and attention to detail it deserves.

Robert Matthews, BBC Focus Magazine The effort Byrne has put in to understanding the man is impressive ...

Kenneth W. Ford, retired director, American Institu...

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Peter Byrne is an investigative reporter and science writer based in northern California. He has written for Scientific American, Mother Jones, Salon.com, SF Weekly, North Bay Bohemian, and many other magazines and newsweeklies. He has received national recognition for his investigative reporting, including from Investigative Editors & Reporters and Project Censored. He a member of the Foundational Questions Institute, which has supported this book with a large grant. He has made presentations on Everett at University of Oxford, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, and University of California, Irvine. He consulted on (and appeared in) the BBC4 production about Everett, Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives. He is curating the Everett papers.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Family Origins: A Sketch; 2. Katherine: The Dark Star; 3. The Scientist as a Young Man; 4. Nancy Gordon Gore; 5. Demigods; 6. Decisions, Decisions: The Theory of Games; 7. Origin of MAD; 8. Quantum Everett; 9. The Measurement Problem; 10. Collapse & Copenhagen; 11. Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics; 12. Wheeler: Radical Conservative; 13. Going to Chapel Hill; 14. Out of the Basement; 15. Alone in the Room; 16. Tour of Many Worlds; 17. The Battle with Bohr, Part I; 18. The Battle with Bohr, Part II; 19. Preparing for World War III; 20. Fallout; 21. A Vacation in Copenhagen; 22. The SIOP is Born; 23. Everett Goes to Xavier; 24. Transitions; 25. Weaponeering; 26. The Bayesian Machine; 27. Many Worlds Reborn; 28. Records in Time; 29. Wheeler Recants; 30. Austin; 31. The Final Years; 32. Aftermath; 33. Modern Everett