Bit-string Physics: A Finite & Discrete Approach To Natural Philosophy

Bit-string Physics: A Finite & Discrete Approach To Natural Philosophy
Format
Hardback
Publisher
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country
Singapore
Published
7 September 2001
Pages
588
ISBN
9789810246112

Bit-string Physics: A Finite & Discrete Approach To Natural Philosophy

We could be on the threshold of a scientific revolution. Quantum mechanics is based on unique, finite and discrete events. General relativity assumes a continuous, curved space-time. Reconciling the two remains the most fundamental unsolved scientific problem left over from the last century. The papers of H. Pierre Noyes collected in this volume reflect one attempt to achieve that unification by replacing the continuum with the bit-string events of computer science. Three principles are used: physics can determine whether two quantities are the same or different; measurement can tell something from nothing; this structure (modelled by binary addition and multiplication) can leave a historical record consisting of a growing universe of bit-strings. This book is specifically addressed to those interested in the foundations of particle physics, relativity, quantum mechanics, physical cosmology and the philosophy of science.

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