Einstein at Work on Unified Field Theory

The Five-Dimensional Einstein-Bergmann Approach
2024
ISBN: 978-3-031-52126-3
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

Buch, Englisch, 353 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 723 g

Reihe: Einstein Studies

This book meticulously examines over one hundred documents of research notes by Albert Einstein, many of which were previously unidentified, held in the archives of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Einstein Papers Project at Caltech. Focused on Einstein's quest for a five-dimensional unified field theory of gravitation and electromagnetism, the analysis provides unique insights into his mathematical skills, thinking, and modus operandi. This academic exploration also investigates the role of mathematics in Einstein’s theorizing with a special focus on projective geometry and delta functions.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Schütz, Tobias

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Physik Allgemein Geschichte der Physik
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astronomie: Allgemeines
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik Relativität, Gravitation

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Focus on Mathematics.- Einstein and Projective Geometry.- Different Pathways to the Generalization of Kaluza’s Theory.- Einstein’s Further Considerations on the Generalized Kaluza Theory.- Considerations on Delta Functions.- Methodological Reflections.- Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Tobias Schütz completed his Ph.D. at the institute of mathematics at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in 2021. His interests include the history of physics in the 20 century with a special focus on Einstein’s works, the interdisciplinarity of physics, mathematics, and chemistry as well as the didactics of these disciplines.