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Physics: What does one need to know?
Zygon 31 (3):487-496 (1996)
Abstract
For the basic areas of physics‐classical mechanics, classical field theories, and quantum mechanics‐there are local dynamical theories that offer complete descriptions of systems when the proper subsidiary conditions also are provided. For all these cases there are global theories from which the local theories can be derived. Symmetries and their relation to conservation laws are reviewed. The standard model of elementary particles is mentioned, along with frontier questions about them. A case against reductionism in physics is presented.
Lagrangian mechanics Maxwell's equations Newton's laws Schrodinger equation classical field theory classical mechanics collective phenomena conservation laws determinism, dynamical theory parity phase transition physics quantum mechanics quark reductionism standard model symmetry teleology uncertainty principle wave function
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