The Physical Basis of the Direction of Time
This thoroughly revised 5th edition of Zeh's classic text investigates irreversible phenomena and their foundation in classical, quantum and cosmological settings. It includes new sections on the meaning of probabilities in a cosmological context, irrever
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the frontiers collection Series Editors: A.C. Elitzur M.P. Silverman J. Tuszynski R. Vaas H.D. Zeh The books in this collection are devoted to challenging and open problems at the forefront of modern science, including related philosophical debates. In contrast to typical research monographs, however, they strive to present their topics in a manner accessible also to scientifically literate non-specialists wishing to gain insight into the deeper implications and fascinating questions involved. Taken as a whole, the series reflects the need for a fundamental and interdisciplinary approach to modern science. Furthermore, it is intended to encourage active scientists in all areas to ponder over important and perhaps controversial issues beyond their own speciality. Extending from quantum physics and relativity to entropy, consciousness and complex systems – the Frontiers Collection will inspire readers to push back the frontiers of their own knowledge. Information and Its Role in Nature By J. G. Roederer Relativity and the Nature of Spacetime By V. Petkov Quo Vadis Quantum Mechanics? Edited by A. C. Elitzur, S. Dolev, N. Kolenda
The Thermodynamic Machinery of Life By M. Kurzynski The Emerging Physics of Consciousness Edited by J. A. Tuszynski
Life – As a Matter of Fat The Emerging Science of Lipidomics By O. G. Mouritsen
Weak Links Stabilizers of Complex Systems from Proteins to Social Networks By P. Csermely
Quantum–Classical Analogies By D. Dragoman and M. Dragoman
Mind, Matter and the Implicate Order By P.T.I. Pylkkänen
Knowledge and the World Challenges Beyond the Science Wars Edited by M. Carrier, J. Roggenhofer, G. Küppers, P. Blanchard
Quantum Mechanics at the Crossroads New Perspectives from History, Philosophy and Physics By J. Evans, A.S. Thomdike
Quantum–Classical Correspondence By A. O. Bolivar
Particle Metaphysics A Critical Account of Subatomic Reality By B. Falkenburg
Mind, Matter and Quantum Mechanics By H. Stapp Quantum Mechanics and Gravity By M. Sachs
The Physical Basis of the Direction of Time By H.D. Zeh
Extreme Events in Nature and Society Edited by S. Albeverio, V. Jentsch, H. Kantz
Asymmetry: The Foundation of Information By S.J. Muller
H. Dieter Zeh THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF
THE DIRECTION OF TIME 5th edition
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Professor Dr. H. Dieter Zeh University of Heidelberg, Institute of Theoretical Physics, Philosophenweg 19, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany email: [email protected] Series Editors: Avshalom C. Elitzur
Rüdiger Vaas
Bar-Ilan University, Unit of Interdisciplinary Studies, 52900 Ramat-Gan, Israel email: [email protected]
University of Gießen, Center for Philosophy and Foundations of Science 35394 Gießen, Germany email: [email protected]
Mark P. Silverman
H. Dieter Zeh
Department of Physics, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 06106, USA email: [email protected]
University of Heidelberg, Institute of Theoretical Physics, Philosophenweg 19, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany email: [email protected]
Jack Tuszynski University of Alberta
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