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Why Topos Theory in the Foundations of Physics
Speaker(s): Andreas Doering
Abstract: TBA
Date: 02/06/2009 - 11:30 am

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Topos theory in the formulation of theories of physics
Speaker(s): Andreas Doering
Abstract: Chris Isham in pre-recorded video, with Andreas Doring fielding questions and clarifications. Like watching commentators Scott Hamilton and Katarina Witt analyze Kristi Yamaguchi's performance at the World Figure Skating Championships for CBS News, join us for something different in quantum foundati... read more
Date: 08/04/2008 - 4:00 pm

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Topos theory in the foundations of physics
Speaker(s): Andreas Doering
Abstract: At a very basic level, physics is about what we can say about propositions like 'A has a value in S' (or 'A is in S' for short), where A is some physical quantity like energy, position, momentum etc. of a physical system, and S is some subset of the real line. In classical physics, given a state of ... read more
Date: 05/03/2008 - 2:00 pm
Series: Colloquium
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