The Natural Philosophy of TimeHarper, 1961 - 324 Seiten |
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... determine the duration of time between one event and another , nor the rate at which events succeed each other . Instead , these are determined by the respective moments of absolute time with which the events are correlated and the rate ...
... determine the duration of time between one event and another , nor the rate at which events succeed each other . Instead , these are determined by the respective moments of absolute time with which the events are correlated and the rate ...
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... determination of the times of occurrence of distant events is not a simple process of clock - reading , we are faced ... determine the times of distant events ? I shall refer to this as Einstein's problem , because it was the starting ...
... determination of the times of occurrence of distant events is not a simple process of clock - reading , we are faced ... determine the times of distant events ? I shall refer to this as Einstein's problem , because it was the starting ...
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... determine its time of occurrence . In the case of electromagnetic waves , Maxwell's theory yielded a constant which he ... determined by congruent clocks and measuring rods is everywhere the same . In view of this later development , it ...
... determine its time of occurrence . In the case of electromagnetic waves , Maxwell's theory yielded a constant which he ... determined by congruent clocks and measuring rods is everywhere the same . In view of this later development , it ...
Inhalt
Preface Chapter I Universal Time I The Elimination of Time | 1 |
Trend and Symmetrical Time | 2 |
Irreversible Phenomena | 3 |
Urheberrecht | |
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A. N. Whitehead absolute according Achilles analysis argued argument assigned atoms Axiom body brain C. D. Broad causal clock concept concerning consciousness Consequently consider constant continuum correlation corresponding cosmic defined definition denotes distance ds² duration E. A. Milne E₁ Eddington Einstein's electron entropy epoch equation example existence experience F. H. Bradley fact finite follows formula function fundamental particle geometry given gravitational Hence Hubble's constant hypothesis idea inertial frame infinite instant interval light-cones light-signal logical London mathematical matter measurement memory metric Minkowski diagram moving natural Newton object occur origin paradox particular past perception phenomena philosophers photons physical possible postulate precedes present principle problem regarded relation scale sequence signal simultaneity Sitter space space-time spatial specious present speed successive t₁ temporal theoretical Theory of Relativity time-interval uniform universe velocity of light whereas world-line world-model Zeno Zeno's Zeno's paradox