From time atoms to space-time quantization: The idea of discrete time, ca 1925-1936.
Discusses the attempts at introducing time atoms and discrete spacetime. Philosophical idea of temporal atomicity; Views on discrete time; Hypothesis of discrete time; Existence of minimal time intervals of the size; 92 as the maximum number of electrons found in the atom; Quantum numerology; Schro...
| Publicado en: | Studies in History & Philosophy of Science Part A Vol. 25; no. 3; pp. 437 - 463 |
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Elsevier B.V.
Jun94
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| Sumario: | Discusses the attempts at introducing time atoms and discrete spacetime. Philosophical idea of temporal atomicity; Views on discrete time; Hypothesis of discrete time; Existence of minimal time intervals of the size; 92 as the maximum number of electrons found in the atom; Quantum numerology; Schrodinger's analysis of Dirac equation; Crisis in theoretical physics. |
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