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Author(s): Einstein, Albert; Dongen, Jeroen van; Einstein, Albert
ISBN(s): 9781139649322, 1139649329
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 1.56 MB
Year: 2010
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1139649329 
ISBN 13: 9781139649322
Author: Jeroen van van Dongen

Why did Einstein tirelessly study unified field theory for more than 30 years? In this book, the author argues that Einstein believed he could find a unified theory of all of nature’s forces by repeating the methods he thought he had used when he formulated general relativity. The book discusses Einstein’s route to the general theory of relativity, focusing on the philosophical lessons that he learnt. It then addresses his quest for a unified theory for electromagnetism and gravity, discussing in detail his efforts with Kaluza-Klein and, surprisingly, the theory of spinors. From these perspectives, Einstein’s critical stance towards the quantum theory comes to stand in a new light. This book will be of interest to physicists, historians and philosophers of science.

Einstein s Unification 1st Table of contents:

  • Background: The Need for Unification

    • Problems with classical physics and the separation of forces

    • The pursuit of a unified description of gravity and electromagnetism

    • The significance of mathematical elegance in physical laws

  • General Relativity: The Foundation of Gravity

    • A brief overview of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity

    • Gravity as the curvature of spacetime

    • Einstein’s equations and the geometric nature of gravity

  • Electromagnetism and the Maxwell Equations

    • The classical theory of electromagnetism

    • Unification efforts between electric and magnetic fields

    • The connection between electricity and magnetism in the electromagnetic field

  • Einstein’s Early Attempts at Unification (1915–1925)

    • Initial thoughts on unifying gravity and electromagnetism

    • The role of the Ricci tensor and other mathematical constructs in early theories

    • Correspondence with other physicists (e.g., Hermann Weyl, David Hilbert)

  • The Role of Symmetry in Physics

    • The concept of symmetry and its relationship to physical laws

    • Gauge symmetry and the beginnings of field theory

    • Symmetry groups and their implications for unification

  • The Tensorial Approach to Unification

    • The introduction of the unified field equations

    • Einstein’s use of higher-dimensional space-time constructs

    • Problems and challenges in unifying the forces mathematically

  • Quantum Mechanics and the Limitations of Classical Theories

    • The rise of quantum mechanics in the early 20th century

    • The incompatibility between quantum mechanics and general relativity

    • The need for a quantum theory of gravity

  • Einstein’s Unified Field Theory (1920s–1950s)

    • The transition from General Relativity to a unified field theory

    • The introduction of the concept of a “unified field”

    • Work on the Kaluza-Klein theory and higher dimensions

    • The problems with non-linearities and mathematical inconsistencies

  • The Einstein-Hilbert Lagrangian and Field Equations

    • The derivation of field equations from variational principles

    • Attempts to extend field theory to include electromagnetism

    • Challenges in linking electromagnetism to gravitation within a single framework

  • Later Developments and Collaborations (1940s–1950s)

    • Einstein’s final attempts and correspondence with other physicists

    • The relationship between unified field theory and quantum electrodynamics

    • The impact of the development of the Standard Model of particle physics

  • Legacy and Influence

    • Einstein’s lasting impact on theoretical physics

    • Theoretical and experimental challenges in modern attempts at unification

    • The continued relevance of Einstein’s unified field theory ideas in string theory and beyond

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