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Philosophy of Physical Magnitudes - Elements in the Philosophy of Physics Martens, Niels C. M. (Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands)
Philosophy of Physical Magnitudes - Elements in the Philosophy of Physics
Martens, Niels C. M. (Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands)
Dimensional quantities such as length, mass and charge, i.e., numbers combined with a conventional unit, are essential components of theories in the sciences. This Element illustrates questions about them by imagining how one would convey the meaning of a kilogram to aliens if one were only allowed to communicate via Morse code.
75 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | April 4, 2024 |
| ISBN13 | 9781009467827 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 58 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 6 mm · 228 g |