On the Concept of Law in Physics
arXiv:1301.5110 · doi:10.1017/S1062798713000756
Abstract
I discuss the main features of the concept of law in physics. Fundamental laws from Newtonian mechanics to general relativity are reviewed. I end with an outlook on the new form of laws in the emerging theory of quantum gravity.
10 pages, to appear in the Proceedings of the conference "The concept of law in science", Heidelberg, 4-5 June 2012