PHIL 265: Philosophy of Physics: Space and Time (PHIL 165)
Graduate students register for 265.nnPREREQUISITES: No detailed knowledge of quantum physics or advanced mathematics is presumed. Some background in philosophy, natural science or mathematics will be helpful. Students will benefit from possession of a modicum of mathematical maturity (roughly equivalent to a familiarity with elementary single-variable calculus or the metatheory of first-order logic).
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Ryckman, T. (PI)
;
Hall, Z. (TA)
PHIL 265C: Philosophy of Physics: Probability and Relativity
Conceptual puzzles in formulating probability concepts to be invariant in the sense of the Lorentz transformation of special relativity. Problems arise in both classical and quantum physics.
Last offered: Spring 2011
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