Philosophy of Physical Magnitudes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781009233682)

Dimensional quantities such as length, mass and charge, i.e., numbers combined with a conventional unit, are essential components of theories in the sciences, especially physics, chemistry and biology. Do they represent a world with absolute physical magnitudes, or are they merely magnitude ratios in disguise? Would we notice a difference if all the distances or charges in the world suddenly doubled? These central questions of this Element are illustrated by imagining how one would convey the meaning of a kilogram to aliens if one were only allowed to communicate via Morse code.

Author: Niels C. M. Martens
ISBN-10: 1009233688
ISBN-13: 9781009233682
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/04/2024
Pages: 58
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d