Gravity, entropy, and cosmology: in search of clarity
Event Start:
2021-01-18T15:00:00
Event End:
2021-01-18T16:00:00
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I discuss the statistical mechanics of gravitating systems and in particular its cosmological implications, and argue that many conventional views on this subject in the foundations of statistical mechanics embody significant confusion; I attempt to provide a clearer and more accurate account.
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Speaker:
David Wallace (U Pittsburgh)
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Event Start:
2021-01-18T15:00:00
Event End:
2021-01-18T16:00:00
Gravity, entropy, and cosmology: in search of clarity
Event Information:
I discuss the statistical mechanics of gravitating systems and in particular its cosmological implications, and argue that many conventional views on this subject in the foundations of statistical mechanics embody significant confusion; I attempt to provide a clearer and more accurate account.
Event Location:
Connect via zoom