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Epistemology of experimental physics / Nora Mills Boyd.
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TextLanguage: English Series: Cambridge elements Philosophy of PhysicsPublication details: New York : Cambridge university press, 2021.Description: 67 p. ; 19 cmISBN: - 9781108794510
- 121.6 BOY
Contents:
Summary: This Element presents key topics in the epistemology of experimental physics by examining both classic physics experiments and others that have not yet garnered significant philosophical focus.
1. Introduction
2. Epistemic challenges in experimental physics. Crucial experiments and underdetermination
Calibration and regress
3. Epistemology of data omission. Millikan's orphaned drops
The Sobral astrographic plates
Lessons for epistemology of experiment
4. Is there an epistemology of experimental physics?
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Kalaignar Centenary Library Madurai | ENGLISH-REFERENCE BOOKS | நான்காம் தளம் / Fourth floor | 121.6 BOY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | 355453 | |
| English Books | Kalaignar Centenary Library Madurai | ENGLISH - LENDING BOOKS | மூன்றாம் தளம் / Third floor | 121.6 BOY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 355454 | |
| English Books | Kalaignar Centenary Library Madurai | ENGLISH - LENDING BOOKS | மூன்றாம் தளம் / Third floor | 121.6 BOY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 355455 |
Includes bibliographical references.
1. Introduction
2. Epistemic challenges in experimental physics. Crucial experiments and underdetermination
Calibration and regress
3. Epistemology of data omission. Millikan's orphaned drops
The Sobral astrographic plates
Lessons for epistemology of experiment
4. Is there an epistemology of experimental physics?
This Element presents key topics in the epistemology of experimental physics by examining both classic physics experiments and others that have not yet garnered significant philosophical focus.