From Randomness and Entropy to the Arrow of Time
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"From Randomness and Entropy to the Arrow of Time" by Lena Zuchowski is a physics book focused on Thermal Effects. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.
The Element reconstructs, analyses and compares different derivational routes to a grounding of the Arrow of Time in entropy. It also evaluates the link between entropy and visible disorder, and the related claim of an alignment of the Arrow of Time with a development from order to visible disorder. The Element identifies three different entropy-groundings for the Arrow of Time: (i) the Empirical Arrow of Time, (ii) the Universal Statistical Arrow of Time, and (iii) the Local Statistical Arrow of Time. The Element will also demonstrate that it is unlikely that high entropy states will always coincide with visible disorder. Therefore, it will dispute that there is a strong link between the Arrow of Time and visible disorder.
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"From Randomness and Entropy to the Arrow of Time" by Lena Zuchowski is a physics book focused on Thermal Effects. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.
Topic: Thermal Effects
Author: Lena Zuchowski
Who this is for:
- Physics students
- Science-minded readers
- Readers building technical understanding
Why this book matters: It provides structured coverage of physics concepts in a way that supports deeper understanding and continued study.
The Element reconstructs, analyses and compares different derivational routes to a grounding of the Arrow of Time in entropy. It also evaluates the link between entropy and visible disorder, and the related claim of an alignment of the Arrow of Time with a development from order to visible disorder. The Element identifies three different entropy-groundings for the Arrow of Time: (i) the Empirical Arrow of Time, (ii) the Universal Statistical Arrow of Time, and (iii) the Local Statistical Arrow of Time. The Element will also demonstrate that it is unlikely that high entropy states will always coincide with visible disorder. Therefore, it will dispute that there is a strong link between the Arrow of Time and visible disorder.
| Author | Lena Zuchowski |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published | 2024-03-31 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781009500173 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Philosophy |
| Topic | Thermal Effects |
| Series | Elements in the Philosophy of Physics |
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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