Science and hypothesis, by Henri Poincaré. With a preface by J. Larmor. CONTENTS: 1. Number and magnitude: On the Nature of Mathematical Reasoning, Mathematical Magnitude and Experiment.--2. Space: Non-Euclidean Geometries, Space and Geometry, Experiment and Geometry.--3. Force: The Classical Mechanics, Relative and Absolute Motion, Energy and Thermo-Dynamics.--4. Nature: Hypothesis in Physics, The Theories of Modern Physics, The Calculus of Probabilities, Optics and Electricity, Electro-Dynamics. Reproduction of 1905 Edition.
Details
- Publication Date
- Feb 15, 2010
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780557321414
- Category
- Science & Medicine
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Henri Poincaré
Specifications
- Pages
- 276
- Binding
- Case Wrap
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)