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Overview
This introduction to the arrow of time in thermodynamics and cosmology develops a new quantum measurement theory in which the foregoing concepts play an essential role. Each chapter ends with a resources section that includes notes, further reading, and technical appendices.Synopsis
An introduction to the arrow of time and a new, related, theory of quantum measurement.
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An introduction to the arrow of time in thermodynamics and cosmology, developing a new quantum measurement theory in which thermodynamics and cosmology play an essential role. Early chapters explain irreversibility, the expansion of the universe, and other arrows of time, and examine the thesis that the thermodynamic arrow follows the cosmological one, extending traditional statistical mechanics. Later chapters present a new theory of quantum measurement and possible experimental tests, incorporating the extended statistical mechanics. A final chapter discusses open experimental and theoretical issues. Written in a lively and accessible style, for graduate students and researchers in theoretical physics and philosophy of physics. Includes exercises. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.