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In reply to the discussion: Quantum Biology and the Puzzle of Coherence [View all]bananas
(27,509 posts)51. LOL - "mathematical theorems ... bear no relation to physics"
You guys crack me up!
Math is all about logic and reasoning, apparently you think physics is illogical and irrational.
Physics is about using logic and reasoning to understand the physical universe,
and mathematical theorems absolutely do apply.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematical_physics
The effort to put physical theories on a mathematically rigorous footing has inspired many mathematical developments. For example, the development of quantum mechanics and some aspects of functional analysis parallel each other in many ways. The mathematical study of quantum statistical mechanics has motivated results in operator algebras. The attempt to construct a rigorous quantum field theory has brought about progress in fields such as representation theory. Use of geometry and topology plays an important role in string theory.
The effort to put physical theories on a mathematically rigorous footing has inspired many mathematical developments. For example, the development of quantum mechanics and some aspects of functional analysis parallel each other in many ways. The mathematical study of quantum statistical mechanics has motivated results in operator algebras. The attempt to construct a rigorous quantum field theory has brought about progress in fields such as representation theory. Use of geometry and topology plays an important role in string theory.
Joseph8th, I recommend you read and learn... as they say, "lurk moar"... about math and science, before acting like you're some sort of expert. It's truly embarrassing.
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