Reversing the arrow of time

The arrow of time refers to the curious asymmetry that distinguishes the future from the past. Reversing the Arrow of Time argues that there is an intimate link between the symmetries of 'time itself' and time reversal symmetry in physical theories, which has wide-ranging implications for...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Roberts, Bryan W. (Philosopher of physics), author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press 2022.
Edition:First edition
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009769409506719
Table of Contents:
  • 1. A brief history of time reversal; 2. What time reversal means; 3. Time reversal in physical theory; 4. Philosophy of symmetry; 5. Arrows that misfire; 6. There is no thermodynamic arrow; 7. Time reversal violation; 8. Representing CPT; Epilogue; References; Index.