Nothingness by Henning Genz

Nothingness by Henning Genz

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Space is not empty at all, it is an ocean seething with the creation and destruction of subatomic particles. Genz takes the reader from the metaphysics of the Greek philosophers, through the theories of Newton, and up to quantum physics and cosmology to explore what empty space actually is.

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Nothingness by Henning Genz

Nothingness addresses one of the most puzzling problems of physics and philosophy: Does empty space have an existence independent of the matter within it? Is empty space really empty, or is it an ocean seething with the creation and destruction of virtual matter? With crystal-clear prose and more than 100 cleverly rendered illustrations, physicist Henning Genz takes the reader from the metaphysical speculations of the ancient Greek philosophers, through the theories of Newton and the early experiments of his contemporaries, right up to the current theories of quantum physics and cosmology to give us the story of one of the most fundamental and puzzling areas of modern physics and philosophy.
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ISBN 13 9780738200613
ISBN 10 0738200611
Title Nothingness
Author Henning Genz
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
Year published 1998-11-23
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.