Symmetry rules : how science and nature are founded on symmetry
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Symmetry rules : how science and nature are founded on symmetry
（The frontiers collection）
Springer, c2008
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [289]-295) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
When we use science to describe and understand the world around us, we are in essence grasping nature through symmetry. Emphasizing the concepts, this book leads the reader coherently and comprehensively into the fertile field of symmetry and its applications. Among the most important applications considered are the fundamental forces of nature and the Universe. Written by a renowned expert, this book will convince all interested readers of the importance of symmetry in science.
Table of Contents
The Concept of Symmetry.- Science Is Founded on Symmetry.- Symmetry in Physics.- The Symmetry Principle.- Application of Symmetry.- Approximate Symmetry, Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking.- Cosmic Considerations.- The Mathematics of Symmetry: Group Theory.- Group Theory Continued.- The Formalism of Symmetry.- Symmetry in Processes.- Summary of Principles.
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