| The Fermi-Pasta-Ulam problem as a challenge for the foundations of physics. | |
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PMID: 15836282 Owner: NLM Status: PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
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The Fermi-Pasta-Ulam (FPU) problem is discussed in connection with its physical relevance, and it is shown how apparently there exist only two possibilities: either the FPU problem is just a curiosity, or it has a fundamental role for the foundations of physics, casting a new light on the relations between classical and quantum mechanics. To this end, a short review is given of the main conceptual proposals that have been advanced. Particular emphasis is given to the perspective of a metaequilibrium scenario, which appears to be the only possible one for the FPU paradox to survive in the physically relevant case of infinitely many particles. |
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A Carati; L Galgani; A Giorgilli |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.) Volume: 15 ISSN: 1054-1500 ISO Abbreviation: Chaos Publication Date: 2005 Mar |
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Created Date: 2005-04-19 Completed Date: 2005-06-21 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100971574 Medline TA: Chaos Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 15105 Citation Subset: - |
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Università di Milano, Dipartimento di Matematica, Via Saldini 50, 20133 Milan, Italy. |
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