The
objective of the conference is to discuss the mathematical, physical and
philosophical elements in the physical interpretations of Relativity Theory
(PIRT); to analyse the physical and philosophical arguments and commitments
shaping those interpretations and the various applications of the theory,
especially relativistic cosmology and relativistic quantum theory. The
organizers also welcome contributions on the mathematical, logical and
conceptual structures of Relativity Theory, as well as on the cultural,
ideological and philosophical factors that have roles in its evolution and
the development of the modern physical world view determined to a
considerable extent by that theory. Suggested themes include: Cosmology, Gravitation
and Space-Time Structure. Cosmological
Theories and New Experimental Data. Problems of
Quantum-Gravitation. Relation
of Relativity Theory to Quantum Mechanics. Paradoxes
in Relativity Theory and in its Applications. Connections Between
Relativity Theory and Logic. The Problem of Physical
Vacuum as an ’Ether’ in the Einsteinian Sense. ’Mathematical’
Versus ’Physical’ (Lorentzian versus Einsteinian) Relativity. Mathematical,
Logical and Conceptual Structures of Relativity Theory. Historical
and Philosophical Aspects of Relativity Theory. Relativity
Theory in the Context of Hermeneutics of Science. Relativistic
Hypercomputing. The
organizing committee equally waits for contributions by mathematicians,
physicists and philosophers and hopes that the meeting will give
opportunity for the collaboration among mathematicians, physicists and
philosophers interested in the topic, as well as to establish communication
among researchers of the region and those of other parts of the world
working in this field. The
standard length of an address will be 30 minutes but there will be
provision for longer contributions by invited/main speakers (circa 60
minutes) and shorter contributions (circa 20 minutes).
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF
THE
CONFERENCE
Logical Foundation and Logical Analysis of Relativity Theories.
Time-Travel, Black Holes, Worm-Holes, Backward Causation.
Loránd Eötvös
as young university professor
at Pest
University
(Today Loránd Eötvös University)
The Torsion Balance
invented by Loránd Eötvös
(The ”Eötvös Pendulum”)