Book contents
- Conceptual Developments of 20th Century Field Theories
- Reviews of the first edition
- Conceptual Developments of 20th Century Field Theories
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface to the Revised Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Rise of Classical Field Theory
- Part I The Geometrical Programme for Fundamental Interactions
- Part II The Quantum Field Programme for Fundamental Interactions
- Part III The Gauge Field Programme for Fundamental Interactions
- 9 Gauge-Theoretical Origins and Tentative Steps
- 10 The Formation of the Conceptual Foundations of Gauge Field Theories
- 11 The Gauge Field Programme
- 12 Ontological Synthesis and Scientific Realism
- Appendices
- References
- Name Index
- Subject Index
9 - Gauge-Theoretical Origins and Tentative Steps
from Part III - The Gauge Field Programme for Fundamental Interactions
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 October 2019
Book contents
- Conceptual Developments of 20th Century Field Theories
- Reviews of the first edition
- Conceptual Developments of 20th Century Field Theories
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface to the Revised Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Rise of Classical Field Theory
- Part I The Geometrical Programme for Fundamental Interactions
- Part II The Quantum Field Programme for Fundamental Interactions
- Part III The Gauge Field Programme for Fundamental Interactions
- 9 Gauge-Theoretical Origins and Tentative Steps
- 10 The Formation of the Conceptual Foundations of Gauge Field Theories
- 11 The Gauge Field Programme
- 12 Ontological Synthesis and Scientific Realism
- Appendices
- References
- Name Index
- Subject Index
Summary
This chapter is devoted to examining the mathematical, physical, and speculative roots of nonabelian gauge theory. The early attempts at applying this theoretical framework to various physical processes will be reviewed, and the reasons for their failures explained.
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- Conceptual Developments of 20th Century Field Theories , pp. 237 - 245Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2019