Elements in the Foundations of Contemporary Physics explores some of the most significant questions and discussions currently taking place in modern physics. The series is accessible to physicists and philosophers and historians of science, and has a strong focus on cutting-edge topics of research such as quantum information, cosmology, and big data.
Topics covered include:
- Bayesian Epistemology
- Dualities in Physics
- Philosophy of String Theory
- Gauge Symmetries
- Non-Empirical Theory Assessment
- The Future of Supersymmetry
Elements in this series
Richard Dawid is Professor in the Philosophy of Science at Stockholm University and specialises in the philosophy of contemporary physics, particularly that of non‐empirical theory assessment. In 2013 he published ‘String Theory and the Scientific Method’ and in 2019 he co‐edited a second book titled ‘Why Trust a Theory’ (both published by Cambridge University Press).
James Wells is Professor in Physics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and his research specialises in theoretical cosmology, with a particular focus on foundational questions in fundamental physics such as gauge symmetries, CP violation, naturalness and cosmological history. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society.
Contact the Editors
If you would like more information about this series, or are interested in writing an Element, email:
Richard Dawid richard.dawid@philosophy.su.se
James Wells jwells@umich.edu
For more information about Elements in Physics, email: nicholas.gibbons@cambridge.org