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Global Spacetime Structure

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Global Spacetime Structure
Authors and Contributors      By (author) JB Manchak
SeriesElements in the Philosophy of Physics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:75
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 150
Category/GenrePhilosophy
Philosophy of science
Relativity physics
ISBN/Barcode 9781108819534
ClassificationsDewey:530.11
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 3 December 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This exploration of the global structure of spacetime within the context of general relativity examines the causal and singular structures of spacetime, revealing some of the curious possibilities that are compatible with the theory, such as 'time travel' and 'holes' of various types. Investigations into the epistemic and modal structures of spacetime highlight the difficulties in ruling out such possibilities, unlikely as they may seem at first. The upshot seems to be that what counts as a 'physically reasonable' spacetime structure in modern physics is far from clear.