The Concept of Object as the Foundation of Physics

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The concept of a classical object is analyzed and found to be deterministic. In order to remove inconsistencies, the object is taken as a classical random walk. Although such a definition leads to the theory of (special) relativity, it too is found to be inconsistent. Its resolution eventually leads first to the Schroedinger, and then to the Dirac equation. In the end it is found that the concept of the object itself, without interaction, cannot be the basic ontology of physics.

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Irving Stein

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«What is characteristic of Stein's book is its complete integrity. Step-by-step he peels off the onion-skins obscuring the understanding of the classical object and the quantum object in space and time. But still, paradoxical features remain, so he is finally led to a deeper formulation of his own, which presents a challenge to the reader: accept or do better¿» (C.W. Kilmister, Kings College, London)
«Irving Stein is that rare physicist who has insisted on understanding for himself what could serve as a firm 'conceptual' foundation for modern physics. ø...! he saw a particular way to combine relativity and quantum mechanics in an intimate unionø...!. The reader can be assured that, despite the unfashionable concern with ontology which øStein! finds fundamental, the results are technically valid and quite unique.
The book developed historically, which enables the reader to share both the excitement which Stein felt as one point after another came within his grasp, and the frustration he suffered when a stage of the journey once again proved to be a halting rather than a resting place. I hope you will enjoy this intellectual adventure as much as I have.» (Pierre Noyes, Theoretical Physics, SLAC, Stanford)

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