From Randomness and Entropy to the Arrow of Time

"The Element reconstructs, analyses and compares different derivational routes to a grounding of the Arrow of Time in entropy. It demonstrates that it is unlikely that high entropy states will coincide with visible disorder, thus disputing any link between the Arrow of Time and visible disorder"--

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Three ways to define randomness and disorder; 3. Two approaches to entropy; 4. Two versions of the second law; 5. Three arrows of time; 6. Conclusions; Bibliography.

Summary

The Element reconstructs, analyses and compares different derivational routes to a grounding of the Arrow of Time in entropy. It demonstrates that it is unlikely that high entropy states will coincide with visible disorder, thus disputing any link between the Arrow of Time and visible disorder.

Foreword

This Element provides a unique tracing of the different roots of the Arrow of Time.

Product details

• Authors: Lena Zuchowski, Lena (University of Bristol) Zuchowski
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2024
• EAN: 9781009500173
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0950017-3
• No. of pages: 82
• Series: Elements in the Philosophy of Physics
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / General, Philosophy of Science, Thermodynamics & heat, Statistical physics, Thermodynamics and heat