In 1918, Emmy Noether, in her paper Invariante Variationsprobleme, proved two theorems (and their converses) on variational problems that went on to revolutionise theoretical physics. 100 years later, the mathematics of Noether's theorems continues to be generalised, and the physical applications of her results continue to diversify. This centenary volume brings together world-leading historians, philosophers, physicists, and mathematicians in order to clarify the historical context of this work, its foundational and philosophical consequences, and its myriad physical applications. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and professional researchers, this is a go-to resource for those wishing to understand Noether's work on variational problems and the profound applications which it finds in contemporary physics.

A centenary volume that celebrates, extends and applies Noether's 1918 theorems with contributions from world-leading researchers.

About the Author
Nicholas Teh is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. His primary research area is the intersection of philosophy, physics, and mathematics. He has been awarded several prestigious grants for his research, including two NSF fellowships. James Read is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford, and a Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy at Pembroke College, Oxford. He is also currently Treasurer of the British Society for Philosophy of Science. He has won several international prizes in the Philosophy of Physics, including the Hanneke Janssen Prize and Clifton Memorial Prize.


Book Information
ISBN 9781108486231
Author James Read
Format Hardback
Page Count 430
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 840g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 175mm * 27mm