Conceptual Developments of 20th Century Field Theories.

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Author(s): Cao, Tian Yu
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Year: 2010

Language: English
Pages: 456
City: Cambridge, GBR
Tags: Unified field theories

Preface
1. Introduction
2. The rise of classical field theory
Part I. Geometrical Programme For Fundamental Interactions: 3. Einstein's route to gravitational field
4. General theory of relativity (GTR)
5. Geometrical programme (GP)
Part II. Quantum Field Programme For Fundamental Interactions: 6. The rise of quantum theory
7. Formation of conceptual foundations of quantum field theory
8. Quantum field programme (QFP)
Part III. Gauge Field Programme For Fundamental Interactions: 9. The route to gauge field
10. Formation of conceptual foundations of gauge field theory
11. Gauge field programme (GFP)
12. Ontological synthesis and scientific realism
Appendixes
Bibliography.