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Single Idea 17548
[filed under theme 27. Natural Reality / B. Modern Physics / 2. Electrodynamics / b. Fields
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Full Idea
In the theory of fields of force one came back to the older idea, that action is transferred from one point to a neighbouring point. ...With Maxwell the fields of force seemed to have acquired the same degree of reality as the body's of Newton's theory.
Gist of Idea
Maxwell introduced real fields, which transferred forces from point to point
Source
Werner Heisenberg (Physics and Philosophy [1958], 06)
Book Ref
Heisenberg,Werner: 'Physics and Philosophy' [Penguin 1989], p.83
Related Idea
Idea 17547
Newton's idea of force acting over a long distance was very strange [Heisenberg on Newton]
The
17 ideas
from 'Physics and Philosophy'
17536
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If it can't be expressed mathematically, it can't occur in nature?
[Heisenberg]
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17534
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A 'probability wave' is a quantitative version of Aristotle's potential, a mid-way type of reality
[Heisenberg]
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17533
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Radiation interference needs waves, but radiation photoelectric effects needs particles
[Heisenberg]
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17532
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An atom's stability after collisions needs explaining (which Newton's mechanics can't do)
[Heisenberg]
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17537
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Position is complementary to velocity or momentum, so the whole system is indeterminate
[Heisenberg]
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17538
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Quantum theory does not introduce minds into atomic events
[Heisenberg]
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17544
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Basic particles have a mathematical form, which is more important than their substance
[Heisenberg]
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17543
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So-called 'empty' space is the carrier of geometry and kinematics
[Heisenberg]
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17540
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Energy is that which moves, and is the substance from which everything is made
[Heisenberg]
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17541
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Energy is an unchanging substance, having many forms, and causing all change
[Heisenberg]
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17545
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Quantum theory shows that exact science does not need dogmatic realism
[Heisenberg]
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17550
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We give a mathematical account of a system of natural connections in order to clarify them
[Heisenberg]
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17548
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Maxwell introduced real fields, which transferred forces from point to point
[Heisenberg]
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17549
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Seven theories in science: mechanics, heat, electricity, quantum, particles, relativity, life
[Heisenberg, by PG]
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17552
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In relativity the length of the 'present moment' is relative to distance from the observer
[Heisenberg]
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17551
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It was formerly assumed that electromagnetic waves could not be a reality in themselves
[Heisenberg]
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17553
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We can retain the idea of 'substance', as indestructible mass or energy
[Heisenberg]
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