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...

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Publicado en:Studies in History & Philosophy of Science Part A Vol. 25; no. 3; pp. 437 - 463
Autores principales: Kragh, Helge, Carazza, Bruno
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: 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.