Einstein's Unification by Jeroen Van Dongen (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Einstein's Unification by Jeroen Van Dongen Shedding new light on Einsteins later work, this book explores Einsteins belief that he could find a unified theory of all of natures forces by repeating the methods he used when formulating general relativity. This book will interest physicists, historians and philosophers of science. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Why did Einstein tirelessly study unified field theory for more than 30 years? In this book, the author argues that Einstein believed he could find a unified theory of all of nature's forces by repeating the methods he thought he had used when he formulated general relativity. The book discusses Einstein's route to the general theory of relativity, focusing on the philosophical lessons that he learnt. It then addresses his quest for a unified theory for electromagnetism and gravity, discussing in detail his efforts with Kaluza-Klein and, surprisingly, the theory of spinors. From these perspectives, Einstein's critical stance towards the quantum theory comes to stand in a new light. This book will be of interest to physicists, historians and philosophers of science. Author Biography Jeroen van Dongen is Assistant Professor at the Institute for History and Foundations of Science at Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands, and has served as Associate Editor of the Collected Papers of Albert Einstein at the California Institute of Technology. Table of Contents Introduction; 1. Formulating the gravitational field equations; 2. On the method of theoretical physics; 3. Unification and field theory; 4. Experiment and experience; 5. The method as directive: semivectors; 6. Unification in five dimensions; 7. The method and the quantum; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index. Review ... an impressive and important book ... Einsteins Unification is a unified, detailed, coherent, and convincing narrative about the path Einstein took after coming to general relativity and the reason for his all-consuming search for a unified theory of the forces of nature. Van Dongens book will deeply influence how we understand Einstein and how future biographies that try to relate all aspects of Einsteins life will be written. Isis [This] book will be of interest to Einstein studies specialists, to historians and philosophers of science in general, and to scientists with any interest, professional or otherwise, in fundamental physics. The lay reader, provided they are reasonably well versed in physics, will find much to enjoy here also. D. Kennefick, University of Arkansas Jeroen van Dongens remarkable book - an updated and revised version of his Ph.D. thesis of 2002, meanwhile matured through the authors research in the Berlin group and subsequently at the Einstein Papers Project based at CalTech - offers a delightful tour through Einsteins efforts ... constantly analyzed from the dialectics of Einsteins use of (pure) mathematics versus actual physics. The author thereby establishes - and this may be said to be the main point of the book - a gradual shift from the latter (which formed the strength of Einsteins youth) to the former. N. P. Landsman, The Mathematical Intelligencer Van Dongens book is an excellent resource for all who wish to understand Einstein more deeply, balancing the technical, the philosophical, and the historical with skill and judgment ... By adding to his careful technical comments a nuanced, undogmatic treatment of the philosophical issues, van Dongen has made a truly valuable contribution to our understanding of Einstein. Peter Pesic, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews ... a superb account of Einsteins strategy in discovering the general theory of relativity ... Mathematical Reviews "... the reader who perseveres will be well rewarded with an excellent understanding of Einsteins journey and a sophisticated appreciation for the challenge of unification. This is an excellent historical technical review; the book should be on the shelves of all colleges with physics departments." A. Spero, Choice "Jeroen van Dongen has written a superb account of Einsteins strategy in discovering the general theory of relativity, his attempts at unification of physical forces, and his resistance to the quantum theory." Howard E. Brandt, Mathematical Reviews "Jeroen van Dongens Einsteins Unification is an impressive and important book. Einsteins Unification is a unified, detailed, coherent, and convincing narrative about the path Einstein took after coming to general relativity and the reason for his all-consuming search for a unified theory of the forces of nature. Van Dongens book will deeply influence how we understand Einstein and how future biographies that try to relate all aspects of Einsteins life will be written." S. S. Schweber, Isis "Jeroen van Dongens remarkable book - an updated and revised version of his Ph.D. thesis of 2002, meanwhile matured through the authors research in the Berlin group and subsequently at the Einstein Papers Project based at CalTech - offers a delightful tour through Einsteins efforts ... constantly analyzed from the dialectics of Einsteins use of (pure) mathematics versus actual physics. The author thereby establishes - and this may be said to be the main point of the book - a gradual shift from the latter (which formed the strength of Einsteins youth) to the former." N. P. Landsman, The Mathematical Intelligencer Review Quote … an impressive and important book … Einsteins Unification is a unified, detailed, coherent, and convincing narrative about the path Einstein took after coming to general relativity and the reason for his all-consuming search for a unified theory of the forces of nature. Van Dongens book will deeply influence how we understand Einstein and how future biographies that try to relate all aspects of Einsteins life will be written. Isis Promotional "Headline" Shedding new light on Einsteins study of unified field theory, this book will interest physicists, historians and philosophers of science. Description for Bookstore Shedding new light on Einsteins later work, this book explores Einsteins belief that he could find a unified theory of all of natures forces by repeating the methods he used when formulating general relativity. This book will interest physicists, historians and philosophers of science. Description for Library Shedding new light on Einsteins later work, this book explores Einsteins belief that he could find a unified theory of all of natures forces by repeating the methods he used when formulating general relativity. This book will interest physicists, historians and philosophers of science. Details ISBN0521883466 Author Jeroen Van Dongen Year 2010 ISBN-10 0521883466 ISBN-13 9780521883467 Media Book Format Hardcover Pages 224 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 530.142 Publisher Cambridge University Press Publication Date 2010-06-10 Short Title EINSTEINS UNIFICATION Language English Affiliation Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2010-06-10 AU Release Date 2010-06-10 NZ Release Date 2010-06-10 Illustrations 15 Halftones, black and white; 6 Line drawings, black and white We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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