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Author:
Roberts, Bryan W. (Philosopher of physics), author.
Title:
Reversing the arrow of time / Bryan W. Roberts, London School of Economics and Political Science.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press,
Copyright Date:
2022
Description:
xi, 251 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subject:
Time reversal.
Space and time--Philosophy.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
A brief history of time reversal -- What time reversal means -- Time reversal in physical theory -- Philosophy of symmetry -- Arrows that misfire -- There is no thermodynamic arrow -- Time reversal violation -- Representing CPT.
Summary:
"'The arrow of time' refers to the curious asymmetry that distinguishes the future from the past. Reversing the Arrow of Time argues that there is an intimate link between the symmetries of 'time itself' and time reversal symmetry in physical theories, which has wide-ranging implications for both physics and its philosophy. This link helps to clarify how we can learn about the symmetries of our world, how to understand the relationship between symmetries and what is real, and how to overcome pervasive illusions about the direction of time. Roberts explains the significance of time reversal in a way that intertwines physics and philosophy, to establish what the arrow of time means and how we can come to know it. This book is both mathematically and philosophically rigorous yet remains accessible to advanced undergraduates in physics and the philosophy of physics. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1009123327
9781009123327
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1305915553
LCCN:
2022043251
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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